What is the distance between San Diego and Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 1300 miles (2097 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Houston?

If you're headed to Houston from San Diego, chances are that your bus will depart from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are NASA Johnson Space Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Hermann Park Conservancy, Discovery Green Parks and San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History.

Bus San Diego to Houston from $140 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Diego to Houston on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:00pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 19h	11:55am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound + FlixBus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 16h	2:10pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 15h	12:35pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 1h	10:40pm	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 16h	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $318	Average Duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$167 - $316	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 191kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

$167Cheapest ticket

191kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$182

Average bus trip duration1d 19h

Number of daily buses35

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance1301 miles (2097 km)

Latest bus departure7:35pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,271 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Diego Houston recent customer reviews

Worst trip ever I don't plan to take Gray hound any more

Betty R.

April 12, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,647 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus San Diego Houston recent customer reviews

My bus was running late so I lost my bus connection, then we were told to continue on that bus and at the end of the route they were gonna send us from Dallas to Houston which was our final stop. But after we arrive to Dallas the customer service stuff (who was only 1 person) she refuse to help us, after that started yelling at us and asking the security to remove us from the queue. Fortunately there was another girl from flixbus who help to relocate us in another bus.

Kevin E.

July 3, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Diego to Houston Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Diego to Houston.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Houston from San Diego, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Houston?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Houston, US

What is the distance between San Diego and Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Houston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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

Best price found

09/21

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09/22

$158

Today

$179

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09/25

$192

09/26

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09/27

$171

09/28

$240

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $158 to $240 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-09-27.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Diego to Houston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Houston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Houston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 19h	Avg Price$182	Daily Departures35
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 17h	Avg Price$195	Daily Departures2

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Houston.

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

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Greyhound San Diego Houston recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Houston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Houston, US

What is the distance between San Diego and Houston?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Houston?

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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

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