Bus from Houston, US to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to New York City on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
New York (Hudson Yards)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Penn Station, Moynihan Train HallNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

170bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
2281 kmDistance
57kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$146 - $764Average Duration1d 21h
57kg CO₂e
Average Price$325 - $2,763Average Duration2d 5h
208kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to New York City start from $146. The average price for this route is around $228. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to New York City is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2281 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 170 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to New York City at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to New York City?

    A bus trip from Houston to New York City generates an estimated 57 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to New York City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to New York City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-26
$481
11-27
$516
Today
$513
11-29
$555
11-30
$469
12-01
$329
12-02
$291
12-03
$246
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $246

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $246 to $3,747 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $246 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to New York City?

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