How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Charlotte?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Charlotte start from $138. The average price for this route is around $231. 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 Houston to Charlotte?

The average bus travel time from Houston to Charlotte is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1491 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 4m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Charlotte route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus , Amtrak , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

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

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Charlotte at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Houston to Charlotte generates an estimated 37 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 Houston to Charlotte?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

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

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 Houston to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Houston to Charlotte from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	21h 55m	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 1h	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 12h	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 17h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	17h 4m	1:34pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	2:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 13h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 6h	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	17h 4m	1:34pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	2:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	6:00pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 13h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 13h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	17h 4m	1:34pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 12h	2:20am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	2:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	21h 55m	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	17h 4m	1:34pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	2:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlotte on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 13h	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	17h 4m	1:34pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	2:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	12:55am	Charlotte (Uptown)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:15 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1491 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $609	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$284 - $450	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Charlotte?

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
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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
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F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
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D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
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E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Tornado Bus

3/5169 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi4.1

Amtrak

4/55,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,977 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Charlotte, NC 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 Houston to Charlotte?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Charlotte start from $138. The average price for this route is around $231. 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 Houston to Charlotte?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Charlotte is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1491 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 4m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Charlotte route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Charlotte?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Charlotte at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Charlotte?
A bus trip from Houston to Charlotte generates an estimated 37 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 Houston to Charlotte?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Charlotte?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Charlotte?
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 Houston to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

01-07

$271

01-08

$271

Today

$270

01-10

$223

01-11

$204

01-12

$208

01-13

$198

01-14

$176

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $176

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $176 to $2,246 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $176 which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Tornado Bus, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.