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Today2 Sept
from US$189
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$164
Thu4 Sept
from US$96
Fri5 Sept
from US$112
Sat6 Sept
from US$90
Sun7 Sept
from US$112
Mon8 Sept
from US$93
Tue9 Sept
from US$115

Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Los Angeles

Bus
Average priceUS$89 - US$562Average duration1d 22h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$162 - US$292Average 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$142
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses84
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance1366 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
31/08
US$245
01/09
US$238
Today
US$189
03/09
US$179
04/09
US$88
05/09
US$109
06/09
US$93
07/09
US$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$88

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$88 to US$1,859 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$88, which is on 2025-09-04.

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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to Houston, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Houston, US to Los Angeles, US

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