What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 1338 miles (2159 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Houston start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Downtown Houston, City Hall, Downtown Aquarium, Galveston and Houston Zoo.

Bus Philadelphia to Houston from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 13h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 15h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:05am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	2d 8h	2:35pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 15h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 20h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 15h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 15h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 15h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 18h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$105 - $375	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$226 - $429	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

$105Cheapest ticket

54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$168

Average bus trip duration1d 20h

Number of daily buses87

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance1337 miles (2155 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 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 Philadelphia Houston recent customer reviews

Super desorganized

Priscila C.

March 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,734 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

Philadelphia to Houston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Houston?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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 Philadelphia, PA - Houston, US

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

Best price found

09/28

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09/29

$157

Today

$156

10/01

$176

10/02

$176

10/03

$129

10/04

$180

10/05

$162

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $183 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Houston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Houston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Philadelphia to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 20h	Avg Price$168	Daily Departures87
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 3h	Avg Price$226	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA

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