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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Houston Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Mission St & Fremont St | No tags | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:44 AM CST.
Get from Houston to San Francisco
The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 3 530, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and San Francisco?
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
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Francisco start at R 3 530. The average price for this route is around R 6 157. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 2639 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.
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.
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.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Houston to San Francisco produces an estimated 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Francisco?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
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.
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.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 986To 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 R 3 986 to R 20 164 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 R 3 986, which is on 2026-01-24.
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.
