Bus Tickets from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Houston to San Diego on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
The Woodlands - Windvale Center
Downtown SD (Seaport)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$120 - US$467Average Duration1d 23h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$167 - US$316Average Duration1d 16h
191kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Houston to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
US$167Cheapest ticket
191kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$189
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance2128 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to San Diego Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Houston to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Houston to San Diego?

    The distance between Houston and San Diego is around 2097 km (1300 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-26
US$355
09-27
US$137
Today
US$284
09-29
US$115
09-30
US$181
10-01
US$166
10-02
US$145
10-03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of US$115

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 Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$115 to US$436 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$115 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Houston to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Houston to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US

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