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Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

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

today

$114

tomorrow

Monday

$161

Tuesday

$152

Wednesday

$155

Thursday

$147

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	37h 30m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	12:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/20/2026 10:00:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m
FlixBus	45h 40m	1:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	12:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 6/20/2026 1:50:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 40m
FlixBus	42h 10m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/20/2026 10:50:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	43h 30m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/20/2026 12:05:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/21/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 30m
Valley Transit	52h 55m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	12:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$117	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/20/2026 6:35:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/22/2026 10:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/22/2026 1:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
FlixBus	53h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/22/2026 6:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 25m
FlixBus	35h 50m	1:30 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/22/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	40h 10m	5:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/23/2026 10:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
FlixBus	40h 20m	9:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 20m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/23/2026 1:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
FlixBus	53h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 6/23/2026 6:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 25m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:05:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 40m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:05:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
Greyhound US	40h 10m	5:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/24/2026 5:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 10m
FlixBus	44h 35m	2:10 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/24/2026 2:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m
FlixBus	37h 55m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/24/2026 10:50:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/24/2026 1:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Philadelphia via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  44h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Silver Spring, MD
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $116
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to Bus Stop, Silver Spring, MD (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 20m
- Peter Pan Bus Lines
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Silver Spring, MD
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Central Bus Station, Silver Spring, MD (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:20:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 50m	1:30 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	12:05 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:05:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	1:05 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
FlixBus	37h 55m	10:50 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	1:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 6/25/2026 10:50:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Philadelphia is $114 on 6/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Philadelphia

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Houston to Philadelphia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Houston and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Houston to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Houston and Philadelphia, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 9 times every day by bus from Houston to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Philadelphia starting from $114!

Cheapest Bus	$114
Fastest Bus	36h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,340.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Philadelphia

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$156

Sunday 06/21

$156

Monday 06/22

$157

Tuesday 06/23

$152

Wednesday 06/24

$151

Thursday 06/25

$147

Friday 06/26

$170

Saturday 06/27

$162

Sunday 06/28

$139

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

$155

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $114, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Philadelphia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $152.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Philadelphia, with $114. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $117.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Philadelphia

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 Houston to Philadelphia 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 Houston to Philadelphia, 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 Houston to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Philadelphia

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

Valley Transit from Houston to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$117
Fastest Bus	53h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Last Bus	6:35 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	5/20/2026

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Philadelphia

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

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

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

FAQs about the Houston to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Houston Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $114 and takes 38h 30m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $114 and $179. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Houston to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Houston to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 36h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $157. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Houston 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 Houston to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Philadelphia starts at 10:50 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 Houston Philadelphia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Philadelphia?

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

What can I take with me on the Houston to Philadelphia 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 Houston Philadelphia 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 Houston Philadelphia 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 Houston to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Houston and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Houston and to Philadelphia

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