Bus San Jose, CA to Houston: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to Houston from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$169

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

$151

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$165

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	66h 35m	4:35 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:10 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/22/2026 4:35:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 35m
FlixBus	41h 50m	8:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/22/2026 8:40:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 50m
FlixBus	52h 55m	4:35 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/22/2026 4:35:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
Greyhound US	44h 55m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/22/2026 12:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 55m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 55m
Greyhound US	52h 55m	5:45 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:45:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 3:05:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Greyhound US	44h 55m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
Greyhound US	48h 50m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/25/2026 3:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	41h 50m	8:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 50m
FlixBus	48h 50m	8:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
Greyhound US	44h 55m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 5 buses from San Jose, CA to Houston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Houston, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $140, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Houston starting from $140!

Cheapest Bus	$140
Fastest Bus	43h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	8:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,609.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Houston

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$165

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$151

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$165

Wednesday 07/29

$169

Thursday 07/30

$180

Friday 07/31

$188

Saturday 08/01

$178

Sunday 08/02

$162

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$146

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$167

Saturday 08/08

$153

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$155

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$146

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Houston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $146, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Houston. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $165.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Houston, with $146. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $167.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Jose, CA to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Jose, CA to Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Jose, CA and Houston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Jose, CA and Houston.

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Jose, CA to Houston? Or which bus companies serve the route San Jose, CA to Houston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Houston bus

How much does a San Jose, CA Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $140 and takes 58h 55m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Jose, CA to Houston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $140 and $190. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

On average, how many connections are available from San Jose, CA to Houston each day?

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Houston bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Jose, CA to Houston take?

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 43h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $170. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Jose, CA to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from San Jose, CA starts at 12:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Jose, CA to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Houston starts at 8:40 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Jose, CA Houston route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Houston, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and Houston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Jose, CA to Houston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Jose, CA Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Jose, CA Houston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Jose, CA to Houston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Jose, CA to Houston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Houston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Houston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!