How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Houston start from $215. The average price for this route is around $320. 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 Sacramento to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2583 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Houston at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Sacramento to Houston 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 Sacramento to Houston?

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 Sacramento to Houston?

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 Sacramento to Houston?

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 Sacramento to Houston?

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 Sacramento to Houston from $209 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Houston on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 11h	11:40am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	11:55am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 4h	4:40am	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 11h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Houston on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 17h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 1h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 19h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d	12:35pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Houston on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 3h	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:15pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 17h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 1h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 19h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:02 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2d 2hAverage Duration

2583 kmDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$215 - $724	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$547 - $547	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 235kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Houston?

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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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
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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,500 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Houston, 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 Sacramento to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Houston start from $215. The average price for this route is around $320. 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 Sacramento to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2583 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Houston at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Houston?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Houston 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 Sacramento to Houston?
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 Sacramento to Houston?
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 Sacramento to Houston?
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 Sacramento to Houston?
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

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Today

$457

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12-05

$380

12-06

$228

12-07

$344

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $228

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

You can expect to pay from $228 to $931 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $228 which is on 2025-12-06.

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.