How far is Houston from Tyler?

Houston and Tyler are 179 miles (289 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Tyler?

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Tyler leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Tyler Greyhound. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Tyler from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Tyler on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	7h 20m	9:05pm	Tyler, TX	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	6h 50m	9:05pm	Tyler, TX	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	7h 25m	9:25am	Tyler, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	7h 50m	9:05pm	Tyler, TX	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	7h 15m	8:45pm	Tyler, (TX - Tyler, TX(Shell Gas Station))	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	10h 45m	5:45am	Tyler, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	11h 45m	5:45am	Tyler, TX	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	8:30am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 15m	8:45pm	Tyler, (TX - Tyler, TX(Shell Gas Station))	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:11 AM CST.

Get from Houston to Tyler

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Houston Tyler recent customer reviews

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January 13, 2020

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $122 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Tyler?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Tyler

A - Tyler Greyhound

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Tyler by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$113

11/12

$110

Today

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11/14

$74

11/15

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11/16

$66

11/17

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Tyler was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Tyler, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $125 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Tyler based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.