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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houston Bus Station | Union Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Washington?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B2121 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 Washington
- A6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- B1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA - F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Washington start from $168. The average price for this route is around $278. 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 Washington?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Washington is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1983 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Washington at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Washington?
A bus trip from Houston to Washington generates an estimated 50 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 Washington?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Washington?
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 Washington?
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.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $224To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $224 to $2,321 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $321 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 Washington, DC, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
