How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Houston start from $156. The average price for this route is around $225. 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 Cincinnati to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Houston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1436 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Houston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 1:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Cincinnati to Houston generates an estimated 36 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 Cincinnati 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 87522 reviews.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Houston from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 22h	11:10am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 6h	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 6h	7:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 15h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 1h	11:10am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	12:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 6h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 8h	9:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 18h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 15h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 14h	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 18h	3:45am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 1h	11:10am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	12:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Houston on February 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 15h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 1h	11:10am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	4:40am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	12:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 PM EST.

Get from Cincinnati to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1436 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Houston?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, 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
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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

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87523 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $157

Greyhound Cincinnati Houston recent customer reviews

The journey was stress-free. Riding with greyhound bus is very comfortable and neat. I have no regret for being your customer. Good to go on with you anytime. Tnx greyhound. Thumbs up for you.

Lydia S.

June 21, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,238 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Houston start from $156. The average price for this route is around $225. 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 Cincinnati to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Houston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1436 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Houston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 1:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Houston?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Houston generates an estimated 36 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 Cincinnati 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 87522 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02-20

$313

02-21

$388

Today

$294

02-23

$282

02-24

$343

02-25

$339

02-26

$205

02-27

$215

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Houston, US was searched and found on Feb 26, 2026 with a price of $205

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

You can expect to pay from $205 to $414 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2026-02-26.