What is the travel distance from Houston to Washington?

The distance between Houston and Washington is approximately 1963 km (1217 miles).

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

Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Houston to Washington from $174 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Houston to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound	Bus	3:35pm	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 16h	9:05am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Greyhound + Valley Transit	Bus	3:35pm	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 16h	9:05am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	9:05am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	5:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 12h	12:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1962 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$168 - $645	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$314 - $633	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Washington?

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 Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 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 $197

Greyhound Houston Washington recent customer reviews

Passenger was removed from bus in New Orleans for not a good reason.

Charles B.

March 18, 2021

The staff don't care.

Scort A.

July 23, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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 Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Houston to Washington?
The distance between Houston and Washington is approximately 1963 km (1217 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Washington?
Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$416

11-23

No data

Today

$249

11-25

No data

11-26

$262

11-27

$225

11-28

No data

11-29

$381

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $225

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $225 to $2,334 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 $225 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.