How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Newark?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Newark start at R 1 906. The average price for this route is around R 3 506. 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 Newark?

The average bus journey time from Houston to Newark is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 2272 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Newark route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Newark?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Newark at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

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

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

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 5696 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Newark?

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 Newark?

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.

Bus Houston to Newark from R 2 038 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Newark on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
		13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	04:20	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Newark on 14 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 15h	15:35	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 7h	22:03	Penn Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	17:35	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	21:25	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Newark on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 15h	15:35	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	17:35	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	21:25	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 12h	04:20	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Newark on 19 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	04:20	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 7h	22:03	Penn Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	18:35	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	21:25	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Newark on 20 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 2h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	10:05	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	18:35	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	05:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	21:25	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	04:20	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:28 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 906, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 16hAverage duration

2272 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 906 - R 9 686	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 6 209 - R 25 225	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 207kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Newark?

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
Map
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
Map
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
Map

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
Map
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 498 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 032 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Newark, NJ 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 Newark?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Newark start at R 1 906. The average price for this route is around R 3 506. 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 Newark?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Newark is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 2272 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Newark route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Newark?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Newark at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Newark?
A bus trip from Houston to Newark produces an estimated 57 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 Newark?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Newark?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Newark?
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 Newark?
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.

Best price found

11/01

R 4 126

12/01

R 4 395

Today

R 4 261

14/01

R 4 126

15/01

R 2 770

16/01

No data

17/01

R 2 610

18/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 610

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 610 to R 25 194 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 610, which is on 2026-01-17.

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.