How to get from San Diego to Houston

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What is the best way to travel from San Diego to Houston?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Houston from San Diego. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
36h 20m
$233
$235
26
Flight
5h 12m
$73
$258
83

What is the cheapest way to reach Houston from San Diego?

You can get to Houston with just $73 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from $92
Monday
from $105
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $73
Thursday
from $233

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 39m
    0
    3:18 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    1:57 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $92
  • Viva Aerobus
    9h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:25 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $192
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 46m
    0
    7:55 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $224
  • Volaris
    7h 30m
    0
    11:47 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $247
  • American Airlines
    9h 8m
    0
    12:23 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:31 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $336
  • American Airlines
    9h 35m
    0
    12:23 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:58 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $412

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    31h 26m
    0
    3:05 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • Volaris
    10h 1m
    0
    9:16 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $186
  • Viva Aerobus
    9h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:25 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $191
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 46m
    0
    7:55 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $224
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 29m
    0
    4:02 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $250

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 47m
    0
    6:25 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:12 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $73
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 29m
    0
    4:02 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $216
  • Volaris
    10h 1m
    0
    9:16 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $222
  • Viva Aerobus
    21h 0m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:25 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $230
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 7m
    0
    8:34 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:41 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $356

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    43h 45m
    0
    2:10 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    11:55 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $233
  • FlixBus
    36h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    4:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $234
  • FlixBus
    48h 15m
    0
    9:25 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $234
  • Greyhound US
    47h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $236
  • Greyhound US
    47h 55m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:55 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $236

What are the fastest trips from San Diego to Houston?

You can get to Houston from San Diego in just 5h 12m with a Flight from American Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from 5h 12m
Monday
from 6h 29m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 6h 29m
Thursday
from 36h 20m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • American Airlines
    5h 12m
    0
    10:47 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    5:59 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $451
  • American Airlines
    6h 22m
    0
    9:37 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    5:59 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $451
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 46m
    0
    7:55 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $224
  • American Airlines
    7h 22m
    0
    2:36 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:58 PM
    William P. Hobby Airport
    William P. Hobby Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $451
  • Volaris
    7h 30m
    0
    11:47 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $247
  • American Airlines
    9h 8m
    0
    12:23 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:31 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $336

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 29m
    0
    4:02 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $250
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 46m
    0
    7:55 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    4:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $224
  • Viva Aerobus
    9h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:25 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $191
  • Volaris
    10h 1m
    0
    9:16 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $186
  • Frontier Airlines
    31h 26m
    0
    3:05 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $105

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 29m
    0
    4:02 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:31 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $216
  • Volaris
    10h 1m
    0
    9:16 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    9:17 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $222
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 47m
    0
    6:25 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:12 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $73
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 7m
    0
    8:34 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:41 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $356
  • Viva Aerobus
    21h 0m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:25 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $230

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    36h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    4:30 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $234
  • FlixBus
    43h 45m
    0
    2:10 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    11:55 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $233
  • Greyhound US
    47h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $236
  • Greyhound US
    47h 55m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:55 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $236
  • FlixBus
    48h 15m
    0
    9:25 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $234
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Diego to Houston

What are the most popular stations in San Diego and Houston?

In San Diego, you will usually depart from San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Bus Stop or Old Town Transit Center, while in Houston you will be arriving at Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Houston from San Diego? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Diego and Houston, you can pay as low as $73 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from American Airlines: you will get to Houston in just 5h 12m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Diego and Houston are American Airlines, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Diego and Houston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from San Diego Airport or to West University Place, TX, and look at flights from Tijuana Airport, and landing at William P. Hobby Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Diego to Houston?

The most popular companies between San Diego and Houston, are American Airlines, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Viva Aerobus and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from San Diego to Houston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Diego to Houston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Diego to Houston

How can I reach Houston from San Diego?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Houston from San Diego.

How far is Houston from San Diego?

The distance between San Diego and Houston is 1,301.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Diego and Houston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 57 kgs of CO2, a train 73 kgs, a car 356 kgs, and a flight 515 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Diego to Houston?

You can get to Houston with just $73 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Houston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Houston in just 5h 12m with a Flight from American Airlines.

More routes to San Diego and to Houston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Diego and to Houston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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