How far is Houston from Philadelphia by coach?

The journey from Philadelphia to Houston by coach covers an approximate distance of 1338 miles (2159 km).

Is there a way to reach Houston from Philadelphia without flying?

To travel from Philadelphia to Houston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Philadelphia to Houston from £110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 20h	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 13h	17:55	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	03:45	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 18h	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	03:45	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	17:05	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	03:45	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Houston on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	17:05	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	03:45	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	03:45	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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, 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

94bus per day

1d 20hAverage duration

1326 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£115 - £309	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£172 - £819	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Houston?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Houston from Philadelphia by coach?
The journey from Philadelphia to Houston by coach covers an approximate distance of 1338 miles (2159 km).
Is there a way to reach Houston from Philadelphia without flying?
To travel from Philadelphia to Houston without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£223

22/11

£162

Today

£310

24/11

£334

25/11

£290

26/11

£249

27/11

£185

28/11

£181

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £162

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

You can expect to pay from £162 to £371 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £181, which is on 2025-11-28.