Bus from Houston to Dallas

The bus from Houston to Dallas is the reverse leg of one of Texas's busiest intercity corridors, and one of the easiest ways to move between the state's two biggest metropolitan areas. People take this route for work meetings in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, for weekend visits, for school, for sports — Cowboys and Mavericks games pull steady traffic — and for the kind of long-Texas-day trip that's far easier than driving I-45 yourself. Taking the Houston to Dallas bus is the practical way north if you don't want to handle the Texas highway pace and the parking at the other end. You sit down with your bag at your feet, your seat is assigned, and you let the driver handle the rest.

How to get to the Greyhound station in Houston

Greyhound buses to Dallas leave from the Houston Bus Station at 7000 Harrisburg Boulevard, in the East End neighbourhood. The station has indoor seating, restrooms and the basic facilities you'd expect from a working terminal. METRORail's Green Line runs along Harrisburg, putting the station on a single ride from downtown if you're coming from the central hotels.

Houston also has secondary Greyhound stops, including Downtown at 605 Gray Street, the Uptown / Upper Kirby stop on the Southwest Freeway, and several others — check your ticket for the exact one. The main Harrisburg station is the most central for travellers staying in the East End or downtown.

Plan to arrive in good time before your departure to find your platform and load up. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Rideshare drivers know the Harrisburg station address well, and the surrounding streets are easy to find.

How to get around Dallas when your bus from Houston to Dallas arrives

Greyhound services into Dallas pull into the Dallas Bus Station at 9755 Harry Hines Boulevard on the city's northwest side. As soon as you step off, you're in the wider Love Field corridor, with downtown a short rideshare or DART connection south.

DART — Dallas Area Rapid Transit — is the backbone of the city's public transit. The light-rail Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines connect downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, the Bishop Arts District, the Park Cities and the suburbs out to Plano and DFW Airport. The DART Silver Line, the newest commuter rail addition, opens up the airport area and the northern suburbs further. From the bus station, a rideshare to the nearest rail station puts the rest of Dallas on a single ticket.

Dallas is a sprawling city laid out around a tight central core surrounded by distinctive neighbourhoods at distance. Downtown, the Arts District, Deep Ellum and Uptown are walkable in patches and connected by streetcar, but most of the city assumes a car or rideshare for moving between districts. For Bishop Arts, Lower Greenville, the Park Cities and the Galleria, rideshare is the most flexible option. In central downtown itself, walking and the M-Line streetcar cover much of what travellers come to see.

Top things to do in Dallas

• The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, in the former Texas School Book Depository, telling the story of John F. Kennedy's assassination and life in Dallas. One of the most visited stops in the city.
• The Dallas Museum of Art, with strong American and contemporary collections in the heart of the Arts District. Free admission to the permanent collection.
• The Nasher Sculpture Center next door, a focused indoor-outdoor museum dedicated to modern sculpture in a quietly beautiful Renzo Piano building.
• Klyde Warren Park, the deck park built over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, connecting Uptown to the Arts District with food trucks, a chess area and weekend programming.
• Deep Ellum, the historic music district east of downtown, with murals, live-music venues and a strong concentration of restaurants and bars.
• The Bishop Arts District in north Oak Cliff, a walkable neighbourhood of independent shops, restaurants and a strong evening atmosphere.
• The Reunion Tower observation deck, with the best paid skyline view of downtown Dallas.
• The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, with strong dinosaur and gem-and-mineral exhibits — a strong family stop in the Victory Park area.
• White Rock Lake, on the city's east side, with a long lakeside path that's the city's signature outdoor walking and cycling route.

One practical thing to know about the Houston to Dallas bus: the Dallas station's location on Harry Hines puts you northwest of downtown, so build a short rideshare into your arrival plan if you're staying in the central hotels. Once in town, DART rail and rideshare cover the rest. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip from Houston to Dallas?

The journey from Houston to Dallas can take as little as 4 hours 10 minutes and starts from as little as $34.98. The earliest bus leaves at 01:50 am and the last bus leaves at 06:55 pm. Greyhound schedules 14 buses per day from Houston to Dallas. Travel with Greyhound and enjoy complimentary Wifi, access to power sockets, and a comfortable seat throughout your trip. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Dallas in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Ticket to Dallas from Houston

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from Houston to Dallas, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Dallas, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!