Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJun 28
from US$292
TomorrowJun 29
from US$227
MonJun 30
from US$240
TueJul 1
from US$202
WedJul 2
from US$191
ThuJul 3
from US$171
FriJul 4
from US$159
SatJul 5
from US$169

Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Los Angeles

Average PriceUS$93 - US$511Average Duration1d 21h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$133 - US$426Average 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$133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
US$133Cheapest ticket
201kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$164
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses48
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance2216 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Houston to Los Angeles Bus

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

  1. How far is Houston from Los Angeles?

    The distance between Houston and Los Angeles is approximately 2210 km (1370 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Los Angeles?

    Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-26
US$271
06-27
US$279
Today
US$255
06-29
US$219
06-30
US$232
07-01
US$194
07-02
US$200
07-03
US$175
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jul 3, 2025 with a price of US$175

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

You can expect to pay from US$175 to US$1,960 for a bus ticket from Houston to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$175 which is on 2025-07-03.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Houston to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 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 to Los Angeles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston by bus?

Bus from Houston to Los Angeles

You can also go to Los Angeles by train

Train from Houston to Los Angeles

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