What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Houston?

The distance separating Birmingham and Houston is 566 miles (913 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Houston start their journey at McDonald's - Birmingham and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Battleship Texas, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green Parks and Museum of Fine Arts.

Bus Birmingham to Houston from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 40m	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	McDonald's - Birmingham	17h 10m	12:40pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 40m	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	McDonald's - Birmingham	17h 10m	12:40pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Houston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 35m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 40m	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	McDonald's - Birmingham	17h 10m	12:40pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

21h 50mAverage Duration

563 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $297	Average Duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $636	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Houston?

Stops in Birmingham

A
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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B
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $190 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US to Houston, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$165

11/20

$169

Today

$192

11/22

$177

11/23

$147

11/24

$132

11/25

$173

11/26

$170

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $132

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

You can expect to pay from $132 to $286 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.