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

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to San Francisco on 23 January
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: Last Sunday at 15:18 CST.

Get from Houston to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
2d 1hAverage duration
1636 milesDistance
66kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to San Francisco start from £161. The average price for this route is around £281. 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 journey from Houston to San Francisco?

    The average bus journey time from Houston to San Francisco is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 1636 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Francisco at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 18:55.

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

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

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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
20/01
£192
21/01
£353
Today
£382
23/01
£214
24/01
£336
25/01
£230
26/01
£204
27/01
£265
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of £192

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 £192 to £902 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 £204, which is on 2026-01-26.

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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