How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Houston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Houston start from $150. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 trip duration from Sacramento to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1602 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Sacramento to Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $146 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2d 2hAverage Duration

1602 milesDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$150 - $505	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$382 - $382	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

4/55,620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Sacramento Houston recent customer reviews

They had a gas leak on one of the buses

Javon A.

July 22, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,494 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $150. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 trip duration from Sacramento to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1602 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Sacramento to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/29

$165

11/30

No data

Today

No data

12/02

$319

12/03

No data

12/04

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12/05

$265

12/06

$159

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $159

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 $159 to $649 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 $159 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.