The average bus between Washington DC and Houston takes 34h 51m and the fastest bus takes 30h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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 3 times a day between Washington DC and Houston. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:29 PM which arrives into Houston at 4:51 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 34h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Houston. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Houston station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.
Washington DC to Houston bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Houston bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Houston is 1,959.9 km. The road distance is 2,388 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Congress St @ Milam St via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 31h 55m.