Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US

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from $168
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Houston.

Bus
Average Price$116 - $435Average Duration1d 20h
52kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$167 - $316Average Duration1d 17h
191kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 17hAverage Duration
$167Cheapest ticket
191kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$158
Average bus trip duration1d 20h
Number of daily buses47
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance1278 miles (2060 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Houston Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/29
$221
08/30
$216
Today
$290
09/01
$176
09/02
$146
09/03
No data
09/04
$151
09/05
$160
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $146

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $146 to $290 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Houston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Houston.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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