The average bus between Detroit and Houston takes 36h 52m and the fastest bus takes 36h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Detroit to Houston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Detroit and Houston. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Houston at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 36h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Detroit to Houston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Houston. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Houston station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 52m.
Detroit to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Book your Detroit to Houston bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Metropolitan Transit Harris County.
The distance between Detroit and Houston is 1,779 km. The road distance is 2,473 km.
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Congress St @ Milam St via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 33h 32m.