What is the distance between Houston and Durham?

The distance separating Houston and Durham is 1045 miles (1686 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Durham?

If you're headed to Durham from Houston, chances are that your bus will leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Walworth Castle, Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, River Cruises and Hall Hill Farm.

Bus Houston to Durham from $139 | Compare & Save up to 35%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 1:15pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Arrival time: July 29 at 7:30pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 7:30pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:18pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham
Operated by: Expreso
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 48m
Departure time: July 28 at 5:00am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 9:00am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
Departure time: July 28 at 1:45pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Arrival time: July 29 at 7:30pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: July 28 at 6:35am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Arrival time: July 30 at 1:05am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 17h

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Bus Houston, US to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$169

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure5:00am

Distance1053 miles (1697 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,137 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5136 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $227 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/59,746 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3.5/526 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Houston to Durham Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Durham?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $139

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 Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $139 to $277 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-07-28.

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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 Durham.

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 Houston to Durham.

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

Did you know?

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

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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