Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite | Bus | Houston Airline | Alon Gas Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Abilene Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Abilene Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Abilene Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Abilene Greyhound Station | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Abilene
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Abilene?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Abilene, TX by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Abilene?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Abilene start at R 1 233. The average price for this route is around R 2 786. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Abilene?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Abilene is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 512 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Abilene route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Abilene?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Abilene at 06:35. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Abilene?
A bus trip from Houston to Abilene produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Abilene?
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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Abilene?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Abilene?
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 Abilene?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 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 Abilene, TX was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 896To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Abilene, TX as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 896 to R 3 844 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Abilene, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 896, which is on 2025-12-27.
