Bus from Houston, US to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to San Francisco on January 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
The Woodlands - Windvale Center
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:13 AM CST.

Get from Houston to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
2d 2hAverage Duration
2639 kmDistance
66kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to San Francisco, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Francisco start from $200. The average price for this route is around $550. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to San Francisco?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to San Francisco is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2639 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to San Francisco route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to San Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Francisco at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Francisco?

    A bus trip from Houston to San Francisco generates an estimated 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Francisco?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to San Francisco?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-14
$646
01-15
$667
Today
$623
01-17
$521
01-18
$444
01-19
$390
01-20
$359
01-21
$343
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $343

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

You can expect to pay from $343 to $3,143 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $343 which is on 2026-01-21.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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