Bus Richmond, VA to Houston: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Houston

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

today

$189

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

$206

Monday

Tuesday

$199

Wednesday

$178

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 50m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Greyhound US	35h 20m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:45 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
FlixBus	47h 10m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 10m
FlixBus	49h 45m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:35 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:50:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 15m	5:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$206	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:45:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 15m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	5:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:20 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:45:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
FlixBus	47h 10m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$209	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 10m
Greyhound US	34h 50m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$213	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:25:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
FlixBus	45h 0m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:45 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	36h 10m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$199	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	36h 25m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$199	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
FlixBus	47h 50m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:50:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 50m
FlixBus	39h 30m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$241	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:45:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	36h 10m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:25:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 14m	12:01 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:15 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 12:01:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 14m
Greyhound US	36h 25m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:25:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
FlixBus	47h 50m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:50:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 50m
FlixBus	32h 25m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Houston is $178 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Houston

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Richmond, VA to Houston, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Houston, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Houston starting from $178!

Cheapest Bus	$178
Fastest Bus	26h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,161.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Houston

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$189

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$206

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$199

Wednesday 12/24

$178

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Houston

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

With a price starting from $178, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Houston. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $206.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Houston, with $178. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $181.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Houston

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Houston

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Houston bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $178 and takes 35h 10m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Houston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $178 and $272. 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 Richmond, VA to Houston each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Houston bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Houston take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $256. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Richmond, VA starts at 9:25 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 Richmond, VA to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Houston starts at 11:45 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 Richmond, VA Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Houston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA 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 12 daily trips between Richmond, VA 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.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Houston

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Houston

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