How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Houston start from $153. The average price for this route is around $290. 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 Newark to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Newark to Houston is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2272 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Newark to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Newark to Houston at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Houston?

A bus trip from Newark to Houston generates an estimated 57 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 Newark to Houston?

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 87500 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Houston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Houston?

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 Newark to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newark to Houston from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Houston on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	1d 21h	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 15h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 14h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 12h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 21h	4:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 15h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 14h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 12h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Houston on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 15h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Newark Penn Station	1d 15h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 14h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 12h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:25 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

2272 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $767	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$324 - $2,353	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 207kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Houston?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
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B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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
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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
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F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,501 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512,056 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Houston, 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 Newark to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Houston start from $153. The average price for this route is around $290. 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 Newark to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Newark to Houston is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2272 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Houston at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Houston?
A bus trip from Newark to Houston generates an estimated 57 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 Newark to Houston?
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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Houston?
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 Newark to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01-14

$332

01-15

$376

Today

$267

01-17

$395

01-18

$262

01-19

$272

01-20

No data

01-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $262

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $262 to $395 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $262 which is on 2026-01-18.