How far is Raleigh from Houston?

The distance separating Raleigh and Houston is 1054 miles (1700 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Raleigh to Houston leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History, Children's Museum Of Houston, Houston Zoo, Downtown Houston and Galveston.

Bus Raleigh to Houston from $92 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 29

from $206

TomorrowAug 30

from $154

SunAug 31

from $108

MonSep 1

from $148

TueSep 2

from $105

WedSep 3

from $99

ThuSep 4

from $128

FriSep 5

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 30 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 2:35pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 18h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 30 at 7:50am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
Arrival time: August 31 at 7:50am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 30 at 4:15am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: August 31 at 7:50am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: August 30 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 1:25am
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: August 30 at 9:25am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: August 31 at 1:15pm
Destination city: Houston
Destination location: Houston Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $381	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$459 - $1,898	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$96Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance1053 miles (1697 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,214 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

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

Raleigh to Houston Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Raleigh to Houston is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Raleigh to Houston will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Raleigh to Houston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Houston?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Houston, US

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/27

$221

08/28

$301

Today

$237

08/30

$191

08/31

$100

09/01

$141

09/02

$98

09/03

$92

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $301 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Raleigh to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Raleigh to Houston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Raleigh to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to Houston.

Did you know?

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 20h	Avg Price$550	Daily Departures1

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How far is Raleigh from Houston?

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

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

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