Cheap bus tickets from Houston to Zacatecas

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Bus from Houston to Zacatecas: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Houston to Zacatecas. Traveling by bus from Houston to Zacatecas usually takes around 17 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance: 658 mi (1058 km)
Shortest duration: 15h 50m
Cheapest price: SEK 1,536.17
Trips per day: 2
Most frequent service: Tornado Bus
Bus lines: 1

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Houston to Zacatecas Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Houston to Zacatecas:

Tornado Bus: 2 daily buses from SEK 1,536

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Price trends for buses from Houston to Zacatecas

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What bus companies travel from Houston to Zacatecas?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Houston to Zacatecas. Tornado Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Tornado Bus	2	17h 11m	SEK 1,536.17

Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Houston to Zacatecas

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Houston to Zacatecas. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 658 miles from Houston to Zacatecas. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 50 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.

Distance (mi)

658

Distance (km)

1058

The first bus leaves at 9:30 AM and the last bus leaves at 7:20 PM. To see the times for all buses from Houston to Zacatecas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

9:30am

Latest bus

7:20pm

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Zacatecas. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Zacatecas, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

Houston

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 Houston?

Main departure station: Houston Airline - 1516 Airline Dr

Buses to Zacatecas leave from 3 stations in Houston.

All bus stations in Houston:

Houston Airline - 1516 Airline Dr
820 Lockwood Dr
Houston Southwest Fwy

Where does the bus arrive in Zacatecas?

Main arrival station: Jesus Reyes Heroles

All buses from Houston arrive at one main station in Zacatecas.

All bus stations in Zacatecas:

Jesus Reyes Heroles

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