How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Diego start from $190. The average price for this route is around $359. 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 San Diego?

The average bus travel time from Houston to San Diego is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Houston to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

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

The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Diego at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Houston to San Diego generates an estimated 53 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 San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.

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

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 San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Houston to San Diego from $188 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	10:05am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 16h	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 21h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	3d	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:25pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 1h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 18h	10:05am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 9h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 13h	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 9h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 14h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	2d 1h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Diego on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 11h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 18h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:53 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $288, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

2098 kmDistance

191kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$190 - $793	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$288 - $553	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 191kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and San Diego?

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
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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
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F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
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C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,500 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87500 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $193

Greyhound Houston San Diego recent customer reviews

Two connections were very late but the drivers made up the time. One driver was very nasty and rude but other than that it was okay

Edward W.

December 8, 2021

I appreciated all the help from Iris at the Houston Station She was amazing, changed all my trip to the better! Thanks!!

Gabriela Yaquelin L.

April 20, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,043 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.8

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Diego start from $190. The average price for this route is around $359. 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 San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Houston to San Diego is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 2129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Diego at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Diego?
A bus trip from Houston to San Diego generates an estimated 53 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 San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to San Diego?
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 San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01-12

$370

01-13

$432

Today

$383

01-15

$255

01-16

$282

01-17

$390

01-18

$280

01-19

$273

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $255

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 San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $255 to $461 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $255 which is on 2026-01-15.