TX → TX · about 235 miles
Houston to Fort Worth bus schedule
FlixBus and Smile Bus run 19 direct buses a week from Houston to Fort Worth. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 3:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- First bus
- 5:20 AM
- Last bus
- 3:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 10:30 AM | 5h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Houston to Downtown Fort Worth | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 6:40 PM | 7h 40m | Daily | Houston (Downtown - POST) to Fort Worth (Intermodal Terminal) | Smile Bus Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 8:25 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Downtown Houston to Downtown Fort Worth | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in Fort Worth The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Houston
Where the bus stops in Fort Worth
Return trip: Fort Worth to Houston
Questions
How long is the bus from Houston to Fort Worth?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Houston to Fort Worth?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 3:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Houston to Fort Worth?
FlixBus and Smile Bus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Houston?
Buses to Fort Worth leave from Houston (Downtown - POST) and Downtown Houston.