Bus San Diego to Houston: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Houston

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

today

$229

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$302

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 45m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 3:55:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 45m
FlixBus	36h 45m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:45:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 45m
FlixBus	46h 15m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:45:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 15m
Greyhound US	50h 0m	10:00 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 0m
Greyhound US	40h 10m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:45 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$242	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:35:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 45m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$302	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/21/2025 3:55:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $302 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 45m
FlixBus	36h 45m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$304	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:45:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $304 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 45m
FlixBus	38h 15m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$306	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/21/2025 12:15:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $306 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Greyhound US	52h 5m	10:00 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	4:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$341	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $341 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 5m
Greyhound US	42h 15m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$347	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:35:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $347 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Houston via El Paso, TX, you can save more than $103? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  38h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  11:50 AM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $97
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
- Busbud
  
  14h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/20/2025 12:45:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $103

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Houston is $151 on 12/26/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Houston

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from San Diego to Houston. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between San Diego and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from San Diego to Houston, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Houston, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 20 times every day by bus from San Diego to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Houston starting from $151!

Cheapest Bus	$151
Fastest Bus	37h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	1,301.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Houston

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/15/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$229

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$302

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$151

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Houston

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

With a price starting from $229, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Houston. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $302.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Houston, with $229. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $242.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Houston

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 San Diego to Houston 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 San Diego to Houston, 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 San Diego to Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Houston

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

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Diego to Houston? Compare all modes of transports from San Diego to Houston.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Houston

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Houston bus

How much does a San Diego Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $151 and takes 44h 45m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Houston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $151 and $386. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

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

Every day, the San Diego to Houston bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Houston take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Houston is offered by Greyhound US and takes 37h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $301. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from San Diego starts at 7:35 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 San Diego to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Houston starts at 7:35 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 San Diego Houston route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Houston 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Houston 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 San Diego Houston 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 San Diego Houston 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 San Diego to Houston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Houston?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Houston

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Houston

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