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Bus from Huntsville to Houston: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Huntsville to Houston. Traveling by bus from Huntsville to Houston usually takes around 30 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 21 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 617 mi (993 km) |
| Shortest duration | 21h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $72.47 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Huntsville to Houston?
Bus tickets for a trip from Huntsville to Houston cost $83.96 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.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Booking even a couple days before your trip can make your ticket cheaper than booking day-of.
What bus companies travel from Huntsville to Houston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Huntsville to Houston. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 8 | 1d 6h 48m | $104.99 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 8 bus trips from Huntsville to Houston every day, with the average journey taking around 30 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Houston usually start from $72.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Huntsville to Houston
The bus takes an average of 30 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 617 miles from Huntsville to Houston. However, the fastest bus only takes 21 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Huntsville to Houston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Huntsville to Houston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Huntsville, AL to Houston, TX; ticket prices start at $107.00.
City Information
Houston
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Huntsville?
Main departure station: 11560 Memorial Pkwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Huntsville.
All bus stations in Huntsville:
11560 Memorial Pkwy
Where does the bus arrive in Houston?
Main arrival station: Downtown - 605 Gray St
Buses arrive in Houston at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Houston:
Downtown - 605 Gray St
Greyhound Terminal Bus Station
2525 Southwest Fwy (Timewise/Shell gas station lot)
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