How much does a bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston cost?

The bus ticket price from Charlotte to Houston starts at R 1 305. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Houston?

The average travel time between Charlotte and Houston is around 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1491 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Charlotte and Houston?

The number of buses from Charlotte to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Charlotte to Houston?

When taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?

Buses travelling between Charlotte and Houston leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company or Charlotte Douglas International Airport and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, Downtown Greyhound Station, Harrisburg Greyhound Station.

Bus Charlotte to Houston from R 2 019 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 3h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	04:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	19:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 16h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 7h	05:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 3h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	19h 5m	06:05	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 3h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 11h	15:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Houston on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	01:25	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	13:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	05:16	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 55m	07:10	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Charlotte Bus Station	23h 30m	11:20	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	05:05	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	Bus	12:00	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags
	Bus	18:10	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:55	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 5h	05:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte 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, 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 305, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1486 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 305 - R 5 788	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 476 - R 4 779	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87371 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 323

Greyhound Charlotte Houston recent customer reviews

Some staff are very rude, and the transfer time is very bad I hate waiting to much never again with greyhound

Elsa P.

10 March 2018

Worst experience ever

Carlos B.

18 February 2023

Need to keep the time for arrival accurate

Clarence F.

11 September 2022

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Houston?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Charlotte to Houston cost?
The bus ticket price from Charlotte to Houston starts at R 1 305. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Charlotte to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Houston?
The average travel time between Charlotte and Houston is around 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1491 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Charlotte and Houston?
The number of buses from Charlotte to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Charlotte to Houston?
When taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?
Buses travelling between Charlotte and Houston leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company or Charlotte Douglas International Airport and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, Downtown Greyhound Station, Harrisburg Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 3 303

12/11

R 3 233

Today

R 3 303

14/11

R 3 321

15/11

R 2 656

16/11

R 2 499

17/11

R 2 709

18/11

R 2 499

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 499

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 499 to R 4 579 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 499, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.