Bus Houston to San Jose, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to San Jose, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to San Jose, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$176

Saturday

$181

Sunday

$163

Monday

$154

Tuesday

$180

Wednesday

$188

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$176	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
Greyhound US	47h 35m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 35m
FlixBus	42h 10m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
FlixBus	48h 10m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	43h 45m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/9/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 45m
FlixBus	48h 55m	5:35 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/9/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
FlixBus	48h 30m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
Greyhound US	47h 35m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$186	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 35m
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$213	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 10m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$163	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$164	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
FlixBus	48h 10m	7:15 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
Greyhound US	47h 35m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	48h 55m	5:35 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
FlixBus	48h 30m	6:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
Greyhound US	47h 35m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 35m
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$158	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/11/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	43h 45m	2:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/12/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 45m
Greyhound US	60h 30m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/12/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 30m
FlixBus	42h 10m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$199	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/12/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
FlixBus	44h 0m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/12/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 15m	11:10 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$188	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 5/13/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 15m
Valley Transit	48h 50m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$189	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
FlixBus	44h 0m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 5/13/2026 11:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	1:45 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/13/2026 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	50h 50m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to San Jose, CA is $146 on 5/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Houston to San Jose, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Houston and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Houston to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and San Jose, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit that travel 8 times every day by bus from Houston to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to San Jose, CA starting from $146!

Cheapest Bus	$146
Fastest Bus	39h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,609.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to San Jose, CA

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Houston for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$176

Saturday 05/09

$181

Sunday 05/10

$163

Monday 05/11

$154

Tuesday 05/12

$180

Wednesday 05/13

$188

Thursday 05/14

$193

Friday 05/15

$189

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

$169

Monday 05/18

$177

Tuesday 05/19

$184

Wednesday 05/20

$195

Thursday 05/21

$168

Friday 05/22

$180

Saturday 05/23

$205

Sunday 05/24

$202

Monday 05/25

$190

Tuesday 05/26

$187

Wednesday 05/27

$191

Thursday 05/28

$176

Friday 05/29

$156

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $154, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to San Jose, CA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $188.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to San Jose, CA, with $154. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $158.

How to save money travelling from Houston to San Jose, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to San Jose, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to San Jose, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and San Jose, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and San Jose, CA.

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to San Jose, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to San Jose, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to San Jose, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a Houston San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $146 and takes 46h 55m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $146 and $217. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the Houston to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from Houston to San Jose, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 39h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $177. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to San Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from Houston starts at 6:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for San Jose, CA starts at 6:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and San Jose, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and San Jose, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Houston to San Jose, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston San Jose, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston San Jose, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to San Jose, CA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Houston and San Jose, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Houston to San Jose, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to San Jose, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Houston and to San Jose, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Houston and to San Jose, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!