How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start at R 2 156. The average price for this route is around R 3 794. 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 Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2165 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 109 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 Philadelphia?

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

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

A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia produces an estimated 54 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 Philadelphia?

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 5652 reviews.

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

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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia from R 2 238 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 24 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 12h	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 12h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	19:35	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 25 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 19h	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 27 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 13h	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Philadelphia on 29 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	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 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

109bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

2165 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 156 - R 10 845	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 858 - R 22 177	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?

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
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

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 449 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87449 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 2 156

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

4/55 671 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 725 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/536 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia start at R 2 156. The average price for this route is around R 3 794. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Philadelphia is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2165 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 109 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 Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Philadelphia at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Houston to Philadelphia produces an estimated 54 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 Philadelphia?
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 5652 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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

22/12

R 4 203

23/12

R 6 116

Today

R 5 322

25/12

R 3 323

26/12

No data

27/12

R 3 707

28/12

R 3 767

29/12

R 3 528

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 25 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 323

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 R 3 323 to R 25 473 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 R 3 323, which is on 2025-12-25.