Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ $334.97 €288.97
  • Average duration 38h 20m
  • Connections per day 29
  • Distance 2,207 km
  • CO₂ per person 196 kg

bus from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA

The journey from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA is about 2,207 km. On average a bus trip takes 38h 20m with 29 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $334.97 €288.97
Trip duration 38h 20m
Connections per day 29
Lowest price ≈ $334.97 €288.97
Highest price ≈ $446.92 €385.54
First departure 01:45 PM
Last departure 11:25 PM
Distance 2,207 km
Departure Houston, TX
Arrival Los Angeles, CA
Travel operator Valley Transit Co., Inc., FlixBus
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How much will I pay for bus tickets from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA cost ≈ $334.97 (€288.97). On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ $383.59 (€330.91) for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA.
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On average, a bus ticket from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA will cost you ≈ $383.59 (€330.91). If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

How long does it take to get from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA by bus?

With a distance of 2,207 km between Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA, it will usually take 38h 20m to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 38h 20m. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. The journey from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA covers a distance of 2,207 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 38h 20m. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 33h 50m. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

When do the first and last departures from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA leave?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Houston, TX at 01:45 PM, and the last departure will leave at 11:25 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change. The first journey of the night departs from Houston, TX at 01:45 PM. If you prefer to travel later in that night, the last departure will leave at 11:25 PM. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side.

How many times a day do departures from Houston, TX leave for Los Angeles, CA?

On average, there are 29 daily departures from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 0 departures from Houston, TX which travel directly to Los Angeles, CA. There are 29 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Greyhound154.49 kg CO₂
20:45Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
46h
07:20Los Angeles (Americanstar)
$218.95
3 changes
Greyhound154.49 kg CO₂
20:45Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
46h
07:20Los Angeles (Americanstar)
$218.95
3 changes
FlixBus154.49 kg CO₂
20:45Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
60h 10m
11:05Los Angeles (Americanstar)
$220.94
4 changes

Next departures from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

≈ $350.23 €302.13
02:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 50m · 3 changes
15:30 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
FlixBus ≈ $520.40 €448.93
02:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
78h 25m · 5 changes
00:10 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
≈ $318.94 €275.14
02:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 10m · 2 changes
17:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $425.55 €367.11
02:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
40h 20m · 5 changes
00:10 UCLA
Greyhound ≈ $359.33 €309.98
02:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
33h 10m · direct
09:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $303.90 €262.16
02:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
33h 10m · direct
09:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $443.92 €382.95
02:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
41h 40m · 3 changes
15:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $341.55 €294.64
06:35 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
37h 45m · 2 changes
21:00 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $349.66 €301.64
06:35 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
38h 50m · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $372.64 €321.46
06:35 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
41h 10m · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $381.91 €329.46
06:35 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
42h 10m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $283.00 €244.13
06:35 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
38h 5m · 3 changes
00:15 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $340.38 €293.63
06:35 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
38h 5m · 3 changes
22:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Greyhound ≈ $365.67 €315.45
06:35 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
54h 20m · 3 changes
22:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $349.66 €301.64
06:35 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
39h 50m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $252.29 €217.64
08:20 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 25m · 2 changes
20:35 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
Greyhound ≈ $338.45 €291.97
08:20 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
35h · 1 changes
17:50 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $321.26 €277.14
08:20 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 45m · 2 changes
22:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
≈ $324.75 €280.15
08:20 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h · 1 changes
17:50 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $341.92 €294.96
08:20 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
36h 15m · 2 changes
22:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $317.78 €274.14
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
40h 15m · 2 changes
09:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $320.66 €276.62
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
41h 20m · 4 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $343.85 €296.63
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
43h · 3 changes
05:50 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $351.98 €303.64
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
42h 40m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $355.43 €306.62
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
46h 15m · 4 changes
15:30 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
≈ $318.91 €275.11
10:05 Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
44h 15m · 5 changes
00:10 UCLA
Greyhound ≈ $316.97 €273.44
10:05 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
94h 5m · 4 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $314.10 €270.96
10:05 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
43h 10m · 2 changes
09:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $321.02 €276.93
10:05 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
103h 55m · 5 changes
00:10 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
Greyhound ≈ $383.07 €330.46
10:05 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
43h 45m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $380.73 €328.44
10:05 Houston (Agencia Autobuses)
73h 30m · 4 changes
15:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $355.45 €306.63
11:10 Downtown Gray & Smith
36h 35m · 3 changes
00:15 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $352.56 €304.14
11:10 Downtown Gray & Smith
36h 15m · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $375.53 €323.96
11:10 Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station)
36h 35m · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $354.29 €305.63
11:25 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
36h 20m · 3 changes
00:15 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $352.56 €304.14
11:25 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
36h · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $375.53 €323.96
11:25 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
36h 20m · 2 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $350.25 €302.15
13:45 Harrisburg Senda Station
34h · 1 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $375.55 €323.97
13:45 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
34h · 1 changes
22:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $353.72 €305.14
13:45 Harrisburg Senda Station
34h 20m · 2 changes
00:15 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $352.56 €304.14
14:35 Downtown Gray & Smith
37h · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $355.43 €306.62
14:35 Downtown Gray & Smith
40h 35m · 4 changes
15:30 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
≈ $343.85 €296.63
14:35 Downtown Gray & Smith
37h 20m · 3 changes
05:50 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $344.99 €297.61
14:35 Downtown Gray & Smith
38h 15m · 5 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $384.81 €331.96
14:35 Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station)
38h · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $371.44 €320.43
14:35 Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station)
88h 40m · 5 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $383.05 €330.44
14:35 Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station)
65h 10m · 4 changes
15:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $344.99 €297.61
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
38h · 5 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $355.43 €306.62
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
40h 20m · 4 changes
15:30 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Greyhound ≈ $384.81 €331.96
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
37h 45m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $343.85 €296.63
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
37h 5m · 3 changes
05:50 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $352.56 €304.14
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
36h 45m · 2 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $383.05 €330.44
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
64h 55m · 4 changes
15:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $371.44 €320.43
14:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
88h 25m · 5 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $372.02 €320.93
19:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
88h 20m · 5 changes
00:10 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
Greyhound ≈ $369.72 €318.94
19:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
78h 30m · 4 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $343.29 €296.14
19:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 5m · 2 changes
05:50 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
≈ $338.63 €292.12
19:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
35h 45m · 4 changes
16:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $350.25 €302.15
19:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
34h 45m · 1 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $380.16 €327.95
19:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
55h · 3 changes
15:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
Greyhound ≈ $385.98 €332.97
19:00 Houston, TX - Greyhound Station
34h 45m · 1 changes
04:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
≈ $342.09 €295.11
19:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
38h 40m · 5 changes
00:10 UCLA
≈ $351.39 €303.13
19:00 Harrisburg Senda Station
38h 20m · 3 changes
15:30 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
≈ $333.40 €287.61
23:45 Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd
57h 30m · 5 changes
20:35 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
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Carriers on this route

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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 154.49kg
bus 165.53kg
flight 441.4kg
carpool 353.12kg

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