Find coaches from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Los Angeles on 12 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Los Angeles

Bus
Average priceUS$77 - US$503Average duration1d 17h
54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$162 - US$273Average duration1d 12h
201kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Houston to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 12hAverage duration
US$162Cheapest ticket
201kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$133
Average bus trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses55
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance1350 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Houston to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Los Angeles, US

  1. What's the distance between Houston and Los Angeles by coach?

    The journey from Houston to Los Angeles by coach covers an approximate distance of 1370 miles (2210 km).

  2. How can I travel from Houston to Los Angeles avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Houston to Los Angeles without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/10
US$355
10/10
US$171
Today
US$218
12/10
US$161
13/10
US$167
14/10
US$98
15/10
US$91
16/10
US$89
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$89

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 Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$89 to US$1,984 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$89, which is on 2025-10-16.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US?

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