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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | The Woodlands - Windvale Center | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Mission St & Fremont St | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | |||||
 | Houston Bus Station | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Houston to San Francisco
The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $140, 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 traveling 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Francisco start from $140. The average price for this route is around $386. 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 Houston to San Francisco?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to San Francisco is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1636 miles (2639 km). The quickest bus can get 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 16 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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 has the most timely service from Houston to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $240To 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 $240 to $2,202 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 $240 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.
