Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Opelika (4th Street Station) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Opelika | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Opelika (4th Street Station) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Opelika (4th Street Station) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Opelika | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Opelika
The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Opelika?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Opelika
- A
McDonald's - Opelika
1104 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Opelika by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Opelika?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Opelika start from $167. The average price for this route is around $222. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Opelika?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Opelika is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 999 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 14m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Opelika route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Opelika?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Opelika at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Opelika?
A bus trip from Houston to Opelika generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Opelika?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Opelika?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Opelika?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Opelika?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Opelika was searched and found on Jan 2, 2026 with a price of $151To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Opelika, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $151 to $254 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Opelika based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2026-01-02.
