How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Washington start at R 1 718. The average price for this route is around R 3 786. 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 Washington?

The average bus journey time from Houston to Washington is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1967 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 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 Washington?

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

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

A bus trip from Houston to Washington produces an estimated 49 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 Washington?

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 Washington?

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 Washington?

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 Washington?

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 Washington from R 1 816 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 17 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:15	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	1d 16h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	05:35	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	14:10	Houston Bus Station	2d 1h	16:50	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	14:10	Houston Bus Station	2d 10h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 19 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 8h	23:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	05:35	Union Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d 23h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	10:35	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 21 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 9h	09:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	05:35	Union Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d 23h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	10:35	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	22:15	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:17 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 718, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day

1d 17hAverage duration

1967 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 718 - R 9 386	Average duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 763 - R 20 194	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Washington?

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
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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
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Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
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E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 504 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87504 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 1 727

Greyhound Houston Washington recent customer reviews

Passenger was removed from bus in New Orleans for not a good reason.

Charles B.

18 March 2021

The staff don't care.

Scort A.

23 July 2019

Amtrak

4/55 740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 073 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

WiFi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Washington start at R 1 718. The average price for this route is around R 3 786. 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 Washington?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Washington is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1967 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 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 Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Washington at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Washington?
A bus trip from Houston to Washington produces an estimated 49 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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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

15/01

R 3 700

16/01

R 3 666

Today

R 3 666

18/01

R 2 439

19/01

R 2 775

20/01

R 2 624

21/01

R 2 472

22/01

R 2 388

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 388

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 388 to R 19 357 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 388, which is on 2026-01-22.

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.