Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA

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TodaySep 2
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from US$183
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from US$151
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from US$145
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Next departures to Philadelphia

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$131 - US$453Average Duration1d 20h
54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$381 - US$556Average Duration2d 3h
196kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

83bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
US$131Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$168
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 20h
Number of daily buses83
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance2160 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Houston from Philadelphia?

    It's about 2159 km (1338 miles) from Houston to Philadelphia.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$131

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$131 to US$1,292 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$131 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Houston and Philadelphia!

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 Houston to Philadelphia.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA?

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