What is the distance between Charlotte and Houston?

The distance separating Charlotte and Houston is 925 miles (1491 km).

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

If you're headed to Houston from Charlotte, chances are that your bus will leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Battleship Texas, Hermann Park Conservancy, Houston Museum of Natural Science, City Hall and Children's Museum Of Houston.

Bus Charlotte to Houston from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	5:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	2:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 16h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	5:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	1d 1h	12:40pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 4h	12:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 11h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	5:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	5:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 30m	7:50am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 9h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Houston on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 7h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	17h 16m	5:16am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 30m	7:50am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 1h	1:15pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	4:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 10h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $368	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$199 - $786	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$90Cheapest ticket

37kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$128

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses39

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance922 miles (1487 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,262 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.

Greyhound Charlotte Houston recent customer reviews

Some staff are very rude, and the transfer time is very bad I hate waiting to much never again with greyhound

Elsa P.

March 10, 2018

Worst experience ever

Carlos B.

February 18, 2023

Need to keep the time for arrival accurate

Clarence F.

September 11, 2022

Tornado Bus

3/5143 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.6

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $200 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,574 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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Charlotte to Houston Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Charlotte to Houston.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Houston from Charlotte, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Houston?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Houston, US

What is the distance between Charlotte and Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Houston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/17

$119

09/18

$114

Today

$133

09/20

$124

09/21

$123

09/22

$132

09/23

$103

09/24

$94

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $190 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-09-24.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Charlotte to Houston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Houston.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC 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 5h	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures39
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 16h	Avg Price$212	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Charlotte, NC

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