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There are 28 intercity coaches per day from Laredo to Houston. Traveling by coach from Laredo to Houston usually takes around 8 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £22.33 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Average score for coaches from Laredo to Houston
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Pretty fast. Cons: Ask people to use headphones. Tips: Bring headphones.
3.0
Pros: it was not very full, and i slept comfortably. Cons: the driver need to stay within the schedule. I arrived 3 hours late to my destination. Tips: you will be late.
Bus tickets for a trip from Laredo to Houston cost £55.74 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Laredo to Houston in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £36 to £81. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 9 December 2024.
If you’re looking to travel to Houston this week, bus tickets are available starting at £36.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 8 days in advance to save £25.70 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are 3 bus lines from Laredo to Houston available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 13 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 12 | 8h 34m | £61.07 |
| Greyhound | 13 | 8h 55m | £59.96 |
| Tornado Bus | 4 | 6h 6m | £50.99 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 12 trips per day from Laredo to Houston, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 13 bus trips from Laredo to Houston every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Houston usually start from £22.
The coach takes an average of 8 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 293 miles from Laredo to Houston. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Houston. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Laredo to Houston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Houston, Texas is one of the most populous cities and among the most expansive cities in the U.S. As a result, Houston has become the leading commercial center in the Southern United States. Astronomy aficionados recognize Houston as the city where NASA’s Mission Control Center is located, and music fans know Houston as the birthplace of Queen B herself, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Even though Houston has a relatively small downtown area, it is packed with exciting things you can do while you’re in town. If you’re in the mood for a cultural outing, head to the Theater District where you are sure to find a play or a music performance you’d enjoy, or check out the Museum District that boasts more than 20 different museums and galleries. Since Houston is the most racially and ethnically diverse city in the country, its restaurant scene is one of a kind offering a rich variety of cuisines from all over the world. The many experiences available in Houston make it one of Texas' best vacation destinations.
As one of the main metropolitan cities in the U.S., Houston is very well connected to the rest of the country and the world. The main bus and train stations are both located right in the heart of downtown making it easy to get to your final destination by public transit or car. There are also several airports within the city’s vicinity that provide a good variety of options depending on where you’re flying to or from.
Laredo has two coach stations with service to Houston.
610 Salinas Ave
Tornado Bus Station
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Link to image attributionThe Bus Terminal at 2121 Main Street is centrally located within downtown Houston and serves as a hub for bus service from Greyhound, Jefferson Lines and Tornado Bus. From Houston’s bus terminal, you might connect to other cities in Texas such as Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, or further afield to Los Angeles and New York. The station is open 24 hours a day, with restrooms, seating, and several food options available onsite. Within a few minutes’ walk from the bus terminal, you’ll find parking, rental car agencies, gas stations, fast food, and a Light Rail station to easily access the rest of Houston.
Greyhound Terminal Bus Station
2525 Southwest Fwy (Timewise/Shell gas station lot)
Downtown - 605 Gray St
6590 Southwest Hwy
Tornado Bus Station - Lockwood
Tornado Bus Station - Airport
Houston Southwest Fwy
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