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

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Houston on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Amtrak StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
Houston Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
409 Townsend St, SF
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
409 Townsend St, SF
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest FreewayNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:07 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
2669 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Houston start from $206. The average price for this route is around $427. 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 San Francisco to Houston?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Houston is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2669 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Houston at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Houston generates an estimated 67 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 San Francisco to Houston?

    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 5597 reviews.

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

    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 San Francisco to Houston?

    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 San Francisco to Houston?

    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
11-30
$748
12-01
$513
Today
$365
12-03
$407
12-04
$438
12-05
$419
12-06
No data
12-07
$354
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $354

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

You can expect to pay from $354 to $1,843 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $354 which is on 2025-12-07.

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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