How far is Houston from Waco?

The distance between Houston and Waco is approximately 263 km (163 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Waco?

Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Tornado Bus Station in Waco.

Bus Houston to Waco from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Waco on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:05am	Houston Bus Station	4h 20m	10:25am	WACO, TX	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 15m	1:50pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	5h 10m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 15m	8:40pm	WACO, TX	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	9h 10m	4:25am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Waco on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:05am	Houston Bus Station	4h 20m	10:25am	WACO, TX	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 15m	1:50pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	5h 10m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	9h 10m	4:25am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	4h 55m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Waco on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	4h 55m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 15m	1:50pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	Fastest
	Bus	6:05am	Houston Bus Station	4h 20m	10:25am	WACO, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	5h 10m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	9h 10m	4:25am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Waco on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:05am	Houston Bus Station	4h 20m	10:25am	WACO, TX	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Gray & Smith	3h 15m	1:50pm	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	5h 10m	4:20pm	WACO, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	6h 15m	8:40pm	WACO, TX	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	9h 10m	4:25am	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Houston to Waco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

261 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Waco?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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 Waco

A
Tornado Bus Station
1900 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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B
Taquerias Arandas
1500 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
C
Downtown Transit Terminal, 301 S 8th street
301 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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D
Bellmead
701 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Bellmead, TX 76705, , USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87392 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $47

Greyhound Houston Waco recent customer reviews

Like the traveling eventho its like the second time I use this type of transportation.

Marco C.

September 11, 2020

The bus was very bouncy and I kept flying in the air

Grace D.

September 8, 2019

very satisfy

Thuong V.

April 15, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Waco by bus

How far is Houston from Waco?
The distance between Houston and Waco is approximately 263 km (163 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Waco?
Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Tornado Bus Station in Waco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$71

11-22

$76

Today

$77

11-24

$71

11-25

$80

11-26

$138

11-27

$61

11-28

$57

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Waco was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $57

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 Waco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $210 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Waco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.