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Downtown Houston to Waco buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Houston and Waco takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Downtown Houston to Waco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
$36
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Downtown Houston to Waco bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Downtown Houston and Waco. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Houston is at 9:35 AM which arrives into Waco at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Hogan St @ Freeman and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USA4h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USA4h 37m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USA4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USA4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USA4h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Houston to Waco? 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.

Map of how to get from Downtown Houston to Waco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to Waco 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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