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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Houston Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 409 Townsend St, SF | Houston Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico | Bus | 409 Townsend St, SF | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | 409 Townsend St, SF | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | No tags | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 3:07 PM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Houston
The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Houston?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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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.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Houston start from $202. The average price for this route is around $460. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Houston?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Houston is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 2649 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Houston route?
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 10:40pm.
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 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 5733 reviews.
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.
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.
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.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $235To 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 $235 to $1,840 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 $235 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.
