How far is Washington from Houston?

The distance separating Washington and Houston is 1217 miles (1963 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Houston leave from Union Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Battleship Texas, San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History, Galveston and Children's Museum Of Houston.

Bus Washington to Houston from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Houston on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 14h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 9h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 19h	4:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	9:00pm	Union Station	2d 7h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Union Station	1d 15h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Houston on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Union Station	1d 10h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	1d 5h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 10h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	9:00pm	Union Station	2d 7h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Houston on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	1d 5h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 10h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	1d 10h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	7:15am	Union Station	1d 11h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Union Station	1d 14h	8:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Houston on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 4h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	1d 5h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 8h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	1d 10h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	7:15am	Union Station	1d 11h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Houston on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 9h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Union Station	1d 5h	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Union Station	1d 8h	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15am	Union Station	1d 9h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	9:00pm	Union Station	2d 7h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $393	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$224 - $314	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

$96Cheapest ticket

49kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$155

Average bus trip duration1d 17h

Number of daily buses43

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance1219 miles (1966 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,313 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 Washington Houston recent customer reviews

I didn't know that Greyhound had special seating for disabled passengers. I didn't know because the first driver didn't do priority boarding. The second driver did, and that's when I learned I could have a seat that was much less painful on my legs. But the next driver on my long journey didn't allow for that nonsense, and I was once again in a seat that left my legs in agony for the next 13 hours. The second bus, the one with the driver who did priority seating for elderly and disabled passengers, was over two hours late. The next driver made up for that by skipping stops and shortening rest stops. The shorter stops were unpleasant, because the restroom was locked on the bus, so we could only use it at the rest stops. I guess it was fitting that the bus smelled like cat urine.

Ashley K.

September 20, 2019

The worst service I have ever received from greyhound. I am highly disappointed

Toni S.

September 17, 2019

Very good

Carlos C.

December 10, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/510,872 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Washington to Houston Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Washington to Houston.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Washington to Houston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Houston?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

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

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

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10/10

$367

10/11

$278

Today

$307

10/13

$210

10/14

$154

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No data

10/16

$152

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $152

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

You can expect to pay from $152 to $367 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2025-10-16.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Washington to Houston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Houston.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Houston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 17h	Avg Price$155	Daily Departures43
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d	Avg Price$224	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Houston, US

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