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Bus stations and stops in Houston, TX

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Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

7000 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
United States

Bus will board inside the Greyhound station. Passengers must present tickets to security prior to entering the back lobby where the bus loads. Passengers may ask staff for directions inside the terminal.

Effective 11/30/23 the bus stop will be moved to 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston SE, TX 77011. This is the new location to use for purchasing tickets and bus stop.

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To view more info about this station, visit our page Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

Downtown Houston (Gray St.)

605 Gray St
Houston, TX 77002
United States

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Bus will board in the parking lot at 605 Gray St. Wait for the bus at the East side of the parking lot closest to the intersection of Smith St. and Gray St. Please note: there is no parking available at this location.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Downtown Houston (Gray St.)

Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby

2525 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
United States

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Bus will board at the Timewise Food Store/Shell gas station lot. Board the bus at the northwest curb, adjacent to Kirby Dr and SW Freeway Service Rd.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby

The Woodlands

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr
Houston, TX 77380
United States

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Bus will board in the striped loading zone adjacent to the Barnes and Noble and across from the parking garage. Please Note: Do not loiter or wait for the bus in the Pottery Barn AND do not park your car along the curb where the bus boards while waiting for the bus.

To view more info about this station, visit our page The Woodlands

Houston (Agencia Autobuses)

6590 Sw Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
United States

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To view more info about this station, visit our page Houston (Agencia Autobuses)

North Houston

210 Patton Street
Houston, TX 77009
United States

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Bus will board along the curb next to the grass directly below the Love's Travel Stop and Wendy's signs.

To view more info about this station, visit our page North Houston

Baytown (Thompson & I-10 Service Rd)

6800 Thompson Rd
Houston, TX 77521
United States

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Bus will board inside the Shell station lot (TA Baytown Travel Center) on the front grassy curbside parallel to the I-10 Service Road in the northwest corner of the lot. /// Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ZRS5wKahqfBs6nUo8 /// Coordinates: 29.79699, -95.031609

To view more info about this station, visit our page Baytown (Thompson & I-10 Service Rd)

Bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara Bus Stop

224 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Bus boards at the white curb labeled BUS LOADING ZONE at the Santa Barbara Train station. The curb is adjacent to the main train station building and the train boarding deck, across from the Greyhound building. Please note the facilities in the main train station are for Amtrak customers only.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara Bus Stop

Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States

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All trips will board at the UCSB bus loop. Look out for the FlixBus sign. If you don't see a green FlixBus close to your departure time, the bus may be white and have other branding. Check in with drivers of other buses in the area.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop - University of California, Santa Barbara)

Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)

UC Santa Barbara Bus Loop
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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To view more info about this station, visit our page Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)

Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)

3845 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States

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Bus boards behind the former Sears Auto Center at La Cumbre Plaza. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white & blue. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Children under 2 travel for free. For add ons, please call customer service.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (La Cumbre Plaza)

Santa Barbara (Train Station)

209 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States

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Bus will board in front of bus stop. This is not a FlixBus branded trip. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. The vehicle is white and will have other branding. Ticket includes 1 hand bag and 1 hold luggage. Each additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Santa Barbara (Train Station)

Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)

5412 Carpinteria Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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Bus boards between the Chase and Union Banks, in the same parking lot as IHOP. FlixBus is only the ticket retailer for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle is white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag & 1 hold. Children < 2 travel free. For add on purchases, please call +1 (805) 964-7759.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Carpinteria (Carpinteria Ave)

Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)

499 Linden Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93013
United States

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Bus boards at the corner of 5th & Linden across from City Market. CUS144 is operated by Alvand. This is not a FlixBus branded trip, the vehicle is white. For this route, FlixBus is only the ticket retailer. Luggage: 1 hand & 1 hold. Additional luggage can be purchased at the bus for $10 in cash.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Carpinteria (Linden Ave & 5th St)

Goleta (Technology Dr)

750 Technology Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States

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Bus loads behind office. Must check in in office. Boarding 15 min before departure. 3:30am bus boards in front of office (office closed). FlixBus is the ticket reseller for Santa Barbara Airbus. Vehicle: white & blue (not FlixBus branded). Luggage: 1 hand bag, 1 hold. More info: +1 (805) 964-7759.

To view more info about this station, visit our page Goleta (Technology Dr)

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