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

The bus ticket price from Houston to Washington starts at R 1 963. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Washington 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 Washington?

The average travel time between Houston and Washington is around 1d 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1963 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Houston to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to Washington?

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

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

Buses travelling between Houston and Washington leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Bus Houston to Washington from R 2 244 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 14h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 10h	10:20	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:50	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 10h	10:20	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 13h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 13h	23:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	05:45	Union Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d 23h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	10:20	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	05:00	Houston Bus Station	2d 6h	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Washington on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 8h	09:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	05:45	Union Station	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d 23h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
	00:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	10:20	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:05	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	22:20	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:19 PM CDT.

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, 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 963, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1969 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 963 - R 8 004	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 841 - R 17 485	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Bus Houston, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 3 214

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses34

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance1969 km

Latest bus departure23:20

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 1 990

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

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Houston to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Washington?

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 Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to Washington starts at R 1 963. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Washington 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 Washington?
The average travel time between Houston and Washington is around 1d 15h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1963 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Washington?
The number of buses from Houston to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 34 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to Washington?
When taking the bus from Houston to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Washington?
Buses travelling between Houston and Washington leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 2 981

02/11

R 3 424

Today

R 3 105

04/11

R 3 442

05/11

R 2 759

06/11

R 2 484

07/11

R 2 519

08/11

R 2 475

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 475

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 2 475 to R 32 485 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 2 475, which is on 2025-11-08.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to Washington.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Houston to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 15h	Avg priceR 3 214	Daily departures34
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d	Avg priceR 5 788	Daily departures1

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