How far is Houston from Philadelphia?

Houston and Philadelphia are 1338 miles (2159 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Philadelphia leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular 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 Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Jewish History, Arden Theatre Company, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Houston to Philadelphia from $131 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: November 3 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: November 5 at 5:35pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 17h
Departure time: November 3 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: November 6 at 12:15pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia (Logan Square)
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 11h
Departure time: November 3 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: November 6 at 1:20pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 13h
Departure time: November 3 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: November 5 at 8:35pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h
Departure time: November 3 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
Arrival time: November 5 at 8:40pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Cherry Hill Mall
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $476	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$226 - $1,186	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 196kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Philadelphia

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

83bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

$131Cheapest ticket

53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$172

Average bus trip duration1d 20h

Number of daily buses83

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance1321 miles (2130 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,201 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

July 28, 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

March 12, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,421 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5421 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $325

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

July 28, 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

March 12, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,227 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.

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

July 28, 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

March 12, 2017

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at $104

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus r very late nobady helps when the customer care made mistake giving reboarding pass had to wait 6 hours for next bus

Claron R.

July 28, 2021

Two buses were late to get to the station. As a result I had to wait 11hrs for the net one

Priscila C.

March 12, 2017

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

Houston to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Philadelphia, PA

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$141

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $141

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 $141 to $1,311 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 $165 which is on 2025-08-25.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 20h	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures83
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 3h	Avg Price$447	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Greyhound Houston Philadelphia recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Philadelphia?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Philadelphia, PA

How far is Houston from Philadelphia?

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

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

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

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