The average bus between Independence and Houston takes 25h 13m and the fastest bus takes 21h. There is at least one bus per day from Independence 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 once daily between Independence and Houston. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Houston at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 25h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h • 2 changes
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30h 45m • 2 changes
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21h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Independence 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 Independence to Houston. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at Houston station via Dallas Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 13m.
Independence to Houston bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Houston bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Independence and Houston is 1,040.8 km. The road distance is 1,334 km.
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Downtown Houston via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 20h 2m.