Bus San Francisco to Houston: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Houston

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

today

from $270

tomorrow

Thursday

from $247

Friday

Saturday

from $168

Sunday

from $258

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

61h 0m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

11:40 AM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$270
Greyhound US

72h 0m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:40 PM

Houston
SW Agencia Autobuses

Economy

$271
Greyhound US

61h 15m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

11:55 AM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$271
FlixBus

46h 55m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

10:25 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$272
FlixBus

60h 25m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

11:55 AM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$273
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Houston via Merced, CA, you can save more than $140? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  51h 5m
  
  9:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $25
- FlixBus
  
  44h 25m
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Southeast Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $105
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $140

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

46h 55m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

10:25 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$247
FlixBus

60h 25m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

11:55 AM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$262
FlixBus

60h 10m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

11:40 AM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$262
Greyhound US

49h 35m

11:00 AM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

12:35 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$300
Greyhound US

51h 40m

6:30 AM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:10 AM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$310
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Houston via Merced, CA, you can save more than $117? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  51h 5m
  
  9:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $25
- FlixBus
  
  44h 25m
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Southeast Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $105
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $117

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

65h 25m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

4:05 PM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$168
Greyhound US

65h 10m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

3:50 PM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$168
FlixBus

46h 55m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

10:25 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$168
Greyhound US

47h 45m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:25 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$169
FlixBus

64h 35m

11:30 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

4:05 PM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$170
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Houston via Merced, CA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  51h 5m
  
  9:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $25
- FlixBus
  
  44h 25m
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Southeast Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $105
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

47h 45m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:25 PM

Houston
Southeast Bus Station

Economy

$258
FlixBus

68h 40m

5:30 PM

San Francisco
Beach St & Hyde St

2:10 PM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$258
FlixBus

68h 55m

5:30 PM

San Francisco
Beach St & Hyde St

2:25 PM

Houston
Downtown Houston

Economy

$258
FlixBus

55h 45m

8:05 AM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

3:50 PM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$259
Greyhound US

63h 30m

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

2:10 PM

Houston
Uptown/Upper Kirby

Economy

$261
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Houston via Merced, CA, you can save more than $128? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  51h 5m
  
  9:30 AM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  4:05 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $25
- FlixBus
  
  44h 25m
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Southeast Bus Station
  
  Economy
  
  $105
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $128

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Houston

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from San Francisco to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between San Francisco and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 42 buses from San Francisco to Houston, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Houston, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Houston

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Houston starting from $168!

Cheapest Bus	$168
Fastest Bus	44h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	1,641.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Houston

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/08

Monday 09/09

Tuesday 09/10

$270

Wednesday 09/11

Thursday 09/12

$247

Friday 09/13

Saturday 09/14

$168

Sunday 09/15

$258

Monday 09/16

Tuesday 09/17

$268

Wednesday 09/18

Thursday 09/19

Friday 09/20

Saturday 09/21

Sunday 09/22

Monday 09/23

Tuesday 09/24

Wednesday 09/25

Thursday 09/26

Friday 09/27

Saturday 09/28

Sunday 09/29

Monday 09/30

Tuesday 10/01

Wednesday 10/02

Thursday 10/03

Friday 10/04

Saturday 10/05

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Houston

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

With a price starting from $168, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Houston. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $268.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Houston, with $168. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $259.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Houston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Houston

These are the most booked bus companies between San Francisco to Houston from our users.

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Francisco to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$168
Fastest Bus	46h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	9/8/2024

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Houston

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

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Beach St & Hyde St

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Stonestown

Buckingham Way 501

Union Square

Post St 470

Van Ness Ave & Bush St

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Crosstimbers St North Fwy

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg

Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station

Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride

Hillcroft P&R

Lockwood

Lockwood Dr Houston 820

Lockwood Skating Palace

Main Street

Main St 2121

Pierce St

Pierce St near Travis St 815

Residence Inn Hotel

Rice University

Main St

Select Shell Station

Farm to Market 1960 Rd. W 13250

Southeast Bus Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

SW Agencia Autobuses

Southwest Fwy 6590

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Houston

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Houston bus

How much does a San Francisco Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $168 and takes 17h 25m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $168 and $374. 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 Francisco to Houston each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Houston bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 44h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $261. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from San Francisco starts at 6:00 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 Francisco to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Houston starts at 11:25 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 Francisco Houston route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Houston, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Francisco and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes from San Francisco and Houston

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