Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Houston, US

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Houston on August 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Houston Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Houston Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$120 - $358Average Duration1d 13h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$230 - $856Average Duration1d 7h
162kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$230Cheapest ticket
162kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$165
Average bus trip duration1d 13h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance1090 miles (1757 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Houston Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/26
$170
08/27
$167
Today
$132
08/29
$157
08/30
$155
08/31
$124
09/01
$170
09/02
$136
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $124

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

You can expect to pay from $124 to $211 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Houston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Houston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Detroit to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Houston, US

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