Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Houston, US

TomorrowAug 1
from $160
SatAug 2
from $164
SunAug 3
from $154
MonAug 4
from $163
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
from $155
ThuAug 7
from $159
FriAug 8

Next departures to Houston

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco, US to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$198
Average bus trip duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance1616 miles (2606 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Houston Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$183
07/30
$136
Today
$209
08/01
$172
08/02
$167
08/03
$147
08/04
$156
08/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $1,305 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-08-03.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Francisco to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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 Francisco to Houston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Houston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

Will you be returning to San Francisco, US by bus?

Bus from San Francisco, US to Houston, US

You can also go to Houston, US by train

Train from San Francisco, US to Houston, US

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