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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Odessa to Houston. Traveling by bus from Odessa to Houston usually takes around 14 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 439 mi (707 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $165.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |

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There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Odessa to Houston. 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 | 14h 17m | $168.75 |
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 439 miles from Odessa to Houston. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 10 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00am. To see the times for all buses from Odessa to Houston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

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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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Odessa.
1350 S County Rd W
All buses from Odessa arrive at one main station in Houston.
Tornado Bus Station - Lockwood
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