Bus Philadelphia to Houston: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Houston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Houston from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$137

Saturday

$130

Sunday

$128

Monday

$130

Tuesday

$128

Wednesday

$134

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	39h 15m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/23/2026 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/23/2026 5:35:00 PM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
FlixBus	37h 55m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/23/2026 5:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
FlixBus	34h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/23/2026 12:05:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 55m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
FlixBus	39h 15m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
FlixBus	43h 10m	2:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	8:15 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 2:05:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 12:05:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	44h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
Greyhound US	47h 0m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:35 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 5:35:00 PM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 0m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 12:05:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
FlixBus	39h 0m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 55m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
FlixBus	34h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	39h 15m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
FlixBus	39h 50m	3:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 3:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 50m
Greyhound US	36h 55m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 55m
FlixBus	41h 15m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
FlixBus	34h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 10m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
FlixBus	39h 50m	3:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 3:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 50m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 12:05:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
Greyhound US	36h 50m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
FlixBus	52h 0m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 10/31/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Houston is $121 on 10/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Philadelphia to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 44 buses from Philadelphia to Houston, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Houston, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 16 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Houston starting from $121!

Cheapest Bus	$121
Fastest Bus	33h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	1,340.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Houston

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$137

Saturday 10/24

$130

Sunday 10/25

$128

Monday 10/26

$129

Tuesday 10/27

$128

Wednesday 10/28

$134

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

$137

Saturday 10/31

$139

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$129

Tuesday 11/03

$124

Wednesday 11/04

$126

Thursday 11/05

$133

Friday 11/06

$157

Saturday 11/07

$163

Sunday 11/08

$139

Monday 11/09

$142

Tuesday 11/10

$131

Wednesday 11/11

$137

Thursday 11/12

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Houston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $124, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Houston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $137.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Houston, with $124. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $132.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Houston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Houston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Houston

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Houston from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$128
Fastest Bus	35h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	8:05 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	9/28/2026

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$128
Fastest Bus	33h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	9/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Houston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Houston.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Fullington Trailways

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Philadelphia to Houston? Compare all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Houston.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Houston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Houston? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Houston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Houston bus

How much does a Philadelphia Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $121 and takes 43h 25m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Houston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $121 and $224. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Houston each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Houston bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Houston take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 33h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $140. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Philadelphia starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Houston starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Houston, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Houston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Houston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Houston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Houston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to Houston?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia to Houston?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Houston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Houston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Houston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!