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

$149

tomorrow

$139

Monday

$142

Tuesday

$145

Wednesday

$156

Thursday

Friday

$154

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	40h 30m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 30m
FlixBus	44h 5m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:05 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 5m
FlixBus	44h 25m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/8/2026 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
FlixBus	41h 15m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/9/2026 5:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
FlixBus	45h 5m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m
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 8/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/9/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
Greyhound US	39h 10m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/9/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 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	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/10/2026 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/12/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
FlixBus	40h 55m	2:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/10/2026 2:10:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 55m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/10/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 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
FlixBus	41h 0m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/12/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	34h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/13/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	37h 55m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/12/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/11/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/12/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	36h 50m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/12/2026 7:20:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/14/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 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	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/12/2026 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/15/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 0m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/12/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/13/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
Greyhound US	39h 10m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/12/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/13/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
FlixBus	40h 45m	2:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/12/2026 2:10:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/13/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
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	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/14/2026 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/16/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 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	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/14/2026 5:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/15/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
FlixBus	41h 15m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/14/2026 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/16/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
Greyhound US	39h 10m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/14/2026 12:05:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/15/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Greyhound US	36h 15m	12:05 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/14/2026 12:05:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/15/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Houston via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/15/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 8/15/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  30h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $117
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 8/16/2026 1:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/17/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Houston is $133 on 8/2/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Philadelphia to Houston. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 40 buses from Philadelphia to Houston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Houston, with 22 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 $133!

Cheapest Bus	$133
Fastest Bus	33h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:00 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 08/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$152

Sunday 08/09

$139

Monday 08/10

$142

Tuesday 08/11

$149

Wednesday 08/12

$156

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$154

Saturday 08/15

$167

Sunday 08/16

$149

Monday 08/17

$161

Tuesday 08/18

$162

Wednesday 08/19

$176

Thursday 08/20

$172

Friday 08/21

$168

Saturday 08/22

$170

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$144

Tuesday 08/25

$149

Wednesday 08/26

$172

Thursday 08/27

$174

Friday 08/28

$158

Saturday 08/29

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 $139, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Houston. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $156.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Houston, with $139. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $152.

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.

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Houston

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

Cheapest Price	$139
Fastest Bus	33h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Houston

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

Cheapest Price	$147
Fastest Bus	35h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	12:05 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

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

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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 $133 and takes 36h 55m 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 $133 and $216. 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 $149. 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 10:00 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?

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 16 daily trips between Philadelphia and Houston. 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 Philadelphia to Houston?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Philadelphia and Houston change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!