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

The bus ticket price from Houston to Philadelphia starts at US$133. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia 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 Houston to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between Houston and Philadelphia is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2159 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Houston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 109 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Houston and Philadelphia leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Houston to Philadelphia from US$130 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	14:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 13h	03:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 5h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 4h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	2d 6h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:17 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

109bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

2173 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$133 - US$409	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$239 - US$1 070	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Bus Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$183

Average bus trip duration1d 21h

Number of daily buses109

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance2172 km

Latest bus departure23:20

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 347 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87347 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 US$133

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

28 July 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

12 March 2017

Amtrak

4/55 562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 159 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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Houston to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?

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

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Philadelphia, PA

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to Philadelphia starts at US$133. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia 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 Houston to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Houston and Philadelphia is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 10h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2159 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Houston to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 109 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Houston and Philadelphia leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$191

01/11

US$196

Today

US$244

03/11

US$239

04/11

US$173

05/11

US$180

06/11

US$138

07/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$138

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$138 to US$2 146 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$138, which is on 2025-11-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Houston and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 21h	Avg priceUS$183	Daily departures109
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 3h	Avg priceUS$288	Daily departures1

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