The cheapest and fastest buses from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 3 buses that leave Arlington, TX for Houston, TX on Thu, Apr 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 370 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:05 PM4h35Arlington, TX12:40 AMHouston, TX$441One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM5h00Arlington, TX3:05 AMHouston, TX$461One-way0 transfers
7:50 PM6h00Arlington, TX1:50 AMHouston, TX$611One-way0 transfers
8:05 PM4h35Arlington, TX12:40 AMHouston, TX$441One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM5h00Arlington, TX3:05 AMHouston, TX$461One-way0 transfers
7:50 PM6h00Arlington, TX1:50 AMHouston, TX$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Arlington, TX to Houston, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $112 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration 15h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Arlington, TX to Houston, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Arlington, TX to Houston, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, TX to Houston, TX buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ + FlixBus | 11:10 AM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 7h50 | 7:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
+ + FlixBus | 11:10 AM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 7h35 | 6:45 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 5h50 | 5:40 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 12:10 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 6h50 | 7:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:10 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 6h35 | 6:45 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX | 5h10 | 7:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h20 | 7:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Dallas, South Lamar Street / Young Street (Parking lot), TX | 4h15 | 7:00 PM Houston, Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Dallas, South Lamar Street / Young Street (Parking lot), TX | 8h45 | 12:15 AM Houston, Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:05 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 6h55 | 12:00 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h55 | 10:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 7h05 | 1:20 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 6h10 | 1:20 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 4h05 | 11:25 PM The Woodlands, Windvale Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 5h10 | 12:30 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 4h55 | 12:15 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h40 | 11:25 PM The Woodlands, Windvale Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h45 | 12:30 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h30 | 12:15 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 5h10 | 2:05 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 4h05 | 1:00 AM The Woodlands, Windvale Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 4h55 | 1:50 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Dallas Downtown | 3h35 | 1:00 AM The Woodlands, Windvale Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h25 | 1:50 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Dallas, South Lamar Street / Young Street (Parking lot), TX | 3h55 | 1:20 AM Houston, Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h40 | 2:05 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 9:30 PM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 6h20 | 3:50 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 10:50 PM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 5h40 | 4:30 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h55 | 3:50 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h30 | 4:30 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX
Buses from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus from Arlington, TX to Houston, TXYou can travel by bus between Arlington, TX to Houston, TX with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Houston, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Pinkbus
- If you need assistance, contact RedCoach 48 hours before your trip for help with boarding and luggage.
- Space Center Houston, an educational complex offering exhibits and tours related to NASA's space exploration
- Houston Museum of Natural Science, featuring extensive collections of fossils, gems, and ancient artifacts
- Houston Zoo, home to over 6,000 animals from around the world in a lush, 55-acre park
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, showcasing a diverse collection of art from antiquity to the present
- Buffalo Bayou Park, a 160-acre green space with trails, gardens, and views of the downtown skyline.
- Visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world, featuring concerts and carnival attractions
- Explore the vibrant street art and murals in the Houston Heights neighborhood
- Enjoy a performance at the Houston Symphony, offering a range of classical and contemporary music
- Discover the culinary scene with a food tour in the diverse neighborhoods of Houston
- Attend a game at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, for an exciting baseball experience.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Pinkbus
- RedCoach tickets are refundable up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time, with a service fee up to 50% of the ticket price.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Pinkbus
- You may carry up to 2 pieces of checked baggage and one free personal backpack.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Pinkbus
- Additional luggage can be added to your booking.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Pinkbus
- Only ADA service animals are permitted onboard.
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