Bus from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Houston to Philadelphia on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Downtown Gray & Smith
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Downtown Gray & Smith
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

106bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
2153 kmDistance
54kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$199 - $772Average Duration1d 21h
54kg CO₂e
Average Price$367 - $597Average Duration2d 3h
196kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start from $199. The average price for this route is around $277. 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 Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2153 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 106 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 Philadelphia?

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

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia generates an estimated 54 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia?

    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
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11-27
$215
Today
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11-29
$421
11-30
$337
12-01
$245
12-02
$246
12-03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $215

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $215 to $2,155 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $245 which is on 2025-12-01.

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 Philadelphia, PA?

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