How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Sacramento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Sacramento start from $200. The average price for this route is around $319. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Houston to Sacramento?

The average bus travel time from Houston to Sacramento is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2593 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Sacramento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Sacramento?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Sacramento at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Sacramento?

A bus trip from Houston to Sacramento generates an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Houston to Sacramento?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Sacramento?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Houston to Sacramento from $213 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Sacramento on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest
	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:05am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 18h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 21h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Sacramento on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	3d 4h	3:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Sacramento on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	3d 4h	3:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 7h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Sacramento on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	3d 5h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	3d 4h	3:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 20h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 23h	4:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

2593 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$200 - $810	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$347 - $675	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Sacramento?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Valley Transit

3/534 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wifi2.5

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Sacramento, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Sacramento start from $200. The average price for this route is around $319. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Sacramento is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2593 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Sacramento at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Houston to Sacramento generates an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Sacramento?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Sacramento?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$716

11-30

$653

Today

$676

12-02

$488

12-03

$498

12-04

$296

12-05

$312

12-06

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $296

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

You can expect to pay from $296 to $2,262 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $296 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.