How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Houston start from $196. The average price for this route is around $373. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albany to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Albany to Houston is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2403 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Houston at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Houston?

A bus trip from Albany to Houston generates an estimated 60 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albany to Houston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Houston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Houston from $190 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albany to Houston on January 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 20h	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	2d 3h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	2d 7h	5:20am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	2d 13h	11:45am	N. Houston Love's Travel Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	2d 6h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

2403 kmDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$196 - $985	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$381 - $761	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 218kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Houston?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
Visit page
E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Houston, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Houston start from $196. The average price for this route is around $373. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Houston is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2403 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Houston at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 8:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Houston?
A bus trip from Albany to Houston generates an estimated 60 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

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$209

01-22

$251

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $209

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

You can expect to pay from $209 to $251 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $230 which is on 2026-01-26.