Bus San Jose, CA to Houston: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

tomorrow

$148

Saturday

$139

Sunday

$140

Monday

$153

Tuesday

$167

Wednesday

$137

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/8/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m
Greyhound US	57h 0m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:55 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/8/2026 12:55:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m
Greyhound US	56h 45m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:40 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/8/2026 12:55:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 45m
Greyhound US	53h 5m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/8/2026 5:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 5m
Greyhound US	52h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/8/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 45m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 3:05:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 45m
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m
Greyhound US	56h 45m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:40 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 12:55:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 45m
Greyhound US	48h 50m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 3:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
Greyhound US	43h 0m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/9/2026 3:05:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m
Greyhound US	53h 5m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 5m
Greyhound US	56h 15m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:35:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 15m
Greyhound US	52h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:05 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:35:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m
FlixBus	41h 55m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m
Greyhound US	44h 55m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:05:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
Greyhound US	44h 40m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:45 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:05:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	41h 55m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/12/2026 8:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m
FlixBus	49h 20m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:55 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/12/2026 8:35:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 20m
FlixBus	49h 5m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:40 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/12/2026 8:35:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 5m
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/12/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to Houston via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  41h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $80
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
- Greyhound US
  
  24h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 5/12/2026 2:15:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	41h 55m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 55m
FlixBus	49h 5m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:40 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:35:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 5m
FlixBus	49h 20m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:55 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:35:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 20m
Greyhound US	44h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 5/13/2026 12:55:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to Houston is $125 on 5/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Houston

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Houston. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 27 buses from San Jose, CA to Houston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Houston, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Houston starting from $125!

Cheapest Bus	$125
Fastest Bus	43h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	4:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,609.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Houston

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Houston: 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

$148

Saturday 05/09

$143

Sunday 05/10

$140

Monday 05/11

$153

Tuesday 05/12

$167

Wednesday 05/13

$137

Thursday 05/14

$145

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

$128

Sunday 05/17

$125

Monday 05/18

$131

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$158

Thursday 05/21

$157

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

$158

Sunday 05/24

$183

Monday 05/25

$135

Tuesday 05/26

$157

Wednesday 05/27

$143

Thursday 05/28

$152

Friday 05/29

$173

Saturday 05/30

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

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

With a price starting from $125, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Houston. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $157.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Houston, with $125. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $139.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA to Houston are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

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

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

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

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Houston bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $125 and takes 43h 55m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $125 and $179. 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 Jose, CA to Houston each day?

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Houston bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 43h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $155. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from San Jose, CA starts at 12:55 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 Jose, CA to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Houston starts at 4:35 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 Jose, CA Houston route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA to Houston on your planned travel date.

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

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 9 daily trips between San Jose, CA and Houston. 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 San Jose, CA to Houston?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Houston

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