How far is Memphis from Houston?

The distance separating Memphis and Houston is 484 miles (780 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Memphis to Houston leave from Airways Transit Center and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Galveston, Art Car Museum, Downtown Aquarium, Hermann Park Conservancy and Discovery Green Parks.

Bus Memphis to Houston from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Memphis to Houston on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	13h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	CheapestFastest
	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	14h 30m	12:35pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	13h 55m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 40m	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Houston on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15pm	Memphis Bus Station	13h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	12h 55m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	14h 30m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	13h 45m	4:20pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	15h 40m	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Houston on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	12:10pm	Memphis Bus Station	1d 1h	1:10pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	12h 55m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	14h 30m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	13h 45m	4:20pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	10:15pm	Memphis Bus Station	13h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Memphis to Houston on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:05pm	Memphis Bus Station	14h 30m	12:35pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:05am	Memphis Bus Station	14h 10m	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	14h 30m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	2:35am	Memphis Bus Station	16h 40m	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	12:10pm	Memphis Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Memphis to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $235	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$288 - $813	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Memphis to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

15h 40mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Memphis, TN to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$85

Average bus trip duration15h 40m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure1:35am

Distance480 miles (774 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,274 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Memphis Houston recent customer reviews

Very Upset never made the trip due to I would miss my transfer also Disregard never told anything until ppl began to act up, not a good experience with Greyhound maybe Flix Bis will show y'all how it done by Professional. Trying again today same trip. God have mercy on me.

Verna D.

March 23, 2022

There was no window attendant until about 20 minutes before the bus departure. The bus had no outlets to plug phones. It was dirty. The Dallas transfer bus had about 5 seats pushed together making the seating situation cramped. I would give the drivers an A rating.

Jaqueline L.

March 4, 2020

Recieved this how was your trip email before I reached my destination. Was scheduled to arrive at 11:10 am. Estimated arrival 5:55pm.

Russell W.

September 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,658 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Memphis to Houston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Memphis and Houston?

Stops in Memphis

A - Airways Transit Center

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Memphis, TN - Houston, US

How far is Memphis from Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Memphis to Houston?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/23

$105

09/24

$172

Today

$138

09/26

$90

09/27

$63

09/28

$73

09/29

$69

09/30

$71

The cheapest trip from Memphis, TN to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $223 for a bus ticket from Memphis, TN to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Memphis and Houston!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Memphis to Houston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Memphis to Houston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Memphis to Houston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Memphis, TN to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 40m	Avg Price$85	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 14h	Avg Price$337	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Memphis, TN to Houston, US

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Bus Memphis, TN to Houston, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Memphis Houston recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Memphis and Houston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Memphis, TN - Houston, US

How far is Memphis from Houston?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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