What is the travel distance from Houston to Washington?

Houston and Washington are 1217 miles (1963 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Washington start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Arlington National Cemetery, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, National Gallery of Art and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Houston to Washington from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Washington on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	5:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d 23h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	2d 3h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $452	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$286 - $986	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

$114Cheapest ticket

49kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$161

Average bus trip duration1d 14h

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance1221 miles (1969 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Houston Washington recent customer reviews

Passenger was removed from bus in New Orleans for not a good reason.

Charles B.

March 18, 2021

The staff don't care.

Scort A.

July 23, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,856 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/532 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi2.2

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Houston to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Washington?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from Houston to Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/09

$110

10/10

$119

Today

$128

10/12

$218

10/13

$129

10/14

No data

10/15

No data

10/16

$112

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $110

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $110 to $1,216 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Houston to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to Washington.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Houston to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 14h	Avg Price$161	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d	Avg Price$302	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

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