How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Houston start from $103. The average price for this route is around $185. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Houston?

The average bus trip duration from Louisville to Houston is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 787 miles (1268 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Louisville to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Houston at 3:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Louisville to Houston generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Louisville to Houston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Louisville to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Louisville to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Louisville to Houston from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Louisville to Houston on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	23h 20m	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	22h 40m	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Fastest
	Bus	6:15pm	Louisville, KY	23h 50m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55pm	Louisville, KY	1d 7h	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	1d	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Louisville to Houston on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	1d 14h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	23h 20m	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:35am	Louisville, KY	1d 2h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	1d 5h	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	1d 2h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:27 PM EST.

Get from Louisville to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

787 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Louisville and Houston?

Stops in Louisville

A
Louisville Greyhound Bus Station
720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,971 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Houston start from $103. The average price for this route is around $185. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Houston?
The average bus trip duration from Louisville to Houston is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 787 miles (1268 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Houston at 3:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Houston?
A bus trip from Louisville to Houston generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Louisville to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Houston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Louisville to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Louisville to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01/07

$200

01/08

$195

Today

$200

01/10

$161

01/11

$159

01/12

$145

01/13

$135

01/14

$138

The cheapest trip from Louisville to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $244 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2026-01-13.