What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 1338 miles (2159 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Houston start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Downtown Houston, City Hall, Downtown Aquarium, Galveston and Houston Zoo.

Bus Philadelphia to Houston from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 18h	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 11h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 16h	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Houston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 15h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 16h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 21h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 11h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

97bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

1319 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $548	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $429	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Houston?

Stops in Philadelphia

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

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

3.5/587,394 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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Houston recent customer reviews

Super desorganized

Priscila C.

March 20, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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

11/23

$395

11/24

$426

Today

$370

11/26

$318

11/27

$274

11/28

$231

11/29

$234

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $231

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

You can expect to pay from $231 to $473 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $231 which is on 2025-11-28.