How to get from Philadelphia to Houston

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What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia to Houston?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Houston from Philadelphia. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
34h 10m
$120
$125
9
Flight
3h 29m
$122
$262
101

What is the cheapest way to reach Houston from Philadelphia?

You can get to Houston with just $120 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Thursday
from $123
Friday
from $120
Saturday
from $138
Sunday
from $122
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    40h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    1:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $123
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $125
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • Greyhound US
    43h 55m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    2:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    45h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $132
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Allegiant Air
    13h 17m
    0
    8:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:20 AM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $128
  • Allegiant Air
    24h 56m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    6:41 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $153
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 52m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:12 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $155
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 8m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:48 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $155
  • United Airlines
    3h 29m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:44 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $284
  • United Airlines
    3h 31m
    0
    1:04 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    3:35 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $284

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $120
  • FlixBus
    39h 15m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • Greyhound US
    41h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $124
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:52 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $152
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 8m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:48 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $153
  • United Airlines
    6h 51m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:51 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • United Airlines
    6h 42m
    0
    11:38 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:20 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 41m
    0
    8:28 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:09 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $462

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 41m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    9:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • United Airlines
    6h 51m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:51 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $284
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 41m
    0
    8:28 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:09 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $462
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    7:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:59 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $472

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Allegiant Air
    12h 12m
    0
    9:08 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:20 AM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $122
  • Allegiant Air
    24h 56m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    6:41 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $143
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 57m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:52 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • Allegiant Air
    40h 38m
    0
    9:08 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:46 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $192
  • United Airlines
    6h 34m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:34 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $284
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    41h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    45h 5m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127
  • FlixBus
    40h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    1:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127

What are the fastest trips from Philadelphia to Houston?

You can get to Houston from Philadelphia in just 3h 29m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 3h 29m
Friday
from 6h 42m
Saturday
from 3h 41m
Sunday
from 3h 42m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    3h 29m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:44 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $284
  • United Airlines
    3h 31m
    0
    1:04 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    3:35 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $284
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 52m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:12 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $155
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 8m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:48 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $155
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 41m
    0
    8:28 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:09 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $509
  • Allegiant Air
    13h 17m
    0
    8:03 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:20 AM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $128
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    40h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    1:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $123
  • Greyhound US
    43h 55m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    2:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $125
  • FlixBus
    45h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $132

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    6h 42m
    0
    11:38 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    5:20 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • United Airlines
    6h 51m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:51 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 8m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:48 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $153
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:52 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $152
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 41m
    0
    8:28 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:09 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $462
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    34h 10m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $120
  • FlixBus
    39h 15m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    7:15 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • Greyhound US
    41h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $124
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 41m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    9:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $284
  • United Airlines
    6h 51m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:51 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 41m
    0
    8:28 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    4:09 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $462
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    7:33 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:59 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $472

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $284
  • United Airlines
    6h 34m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:34 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • Allegiant Air
    12h 12m
    0
    9:08 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    8:20 AM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $122
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 57m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    7:52 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 3m
    0
    9:29 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:32 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $407
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 25m
    0
    9:16 PM
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    6:41 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $347
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    40h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    1:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127
  • Greyhound US
    41h 5m
    0
    2:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    44h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    5:05 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    45h 5m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St Station
    6:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Philadelphia to Houston

What are the most popular stations in Philadelphia and Houston?

In Philadelphia, you will usually depart from Spring Garden St Station, The Gallery or 30th Street Station, while in Houston you will be arriving at Main St & Airline Dr, Lockwood or Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Houston from Philadelphia? With 9 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Philadelphia and Houston, you can pay as low as $120 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Houston in just 3h 29m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Philadelphia and Houston are FlixBus, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Philadelphia and Houston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Millbourne, PA or to West University Place, TX, and look at flights from Greater Wilmington Airport, and landing at William P. Hobby Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Philadelphia to Houston?

The most popular companies between Philadelphia and Houston, are FlixBus, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Philadelphia to Houston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Houston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Philadelphia to Houston

How can I reach Houston from Philadelphia?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Houston from Philadelphia.

How far is Houston from Philadelphia?

The distance between Philadelphia and Houston is 1,340.1 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Philadelphia and Houston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 58 kgs of CO2, a train 75 kgs, a car 367 kgs, and a flight 531 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Philadelphia to Houston?

You can get to Houston with just $120 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Houston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Houston in just 3h 29m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Philadelphia and to Houston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Philadelphia and to Houston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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