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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 | Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | McDonald's - Birmingham | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Birmingham Station | No tags | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Birmingham?
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 Birmingham
- A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL - B2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Houston, US to Birmingham, US
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Birmingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to Birmingham start from £77. The average price for this route is around £117. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Birmingham is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 547 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 16h 29m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Birmingham at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Birmingham?
A bus journey from Houston to Birmingham produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Houston to Birmingham?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £113To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Birmingham, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £113 to £1,418 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £113, which is on 2025-11-29.
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.
