- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
€112
Average price
€123
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 11 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
2207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
It's difficult to get from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €81, and a train costs an average of €146.
Distance: 1371 miles (2207 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€151 Average price Cheapest | €474 Average price | €201 Average price | €254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
34h 9m Average total duration 33h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 23m Average total duration 37h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.6 - 13.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €201.
A bus is €323 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 39m.
Train takes on average 37h 53m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 54h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 38h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 37h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €184 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 40h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 54h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 35h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 46h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 36h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €188 |
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ + +![]() | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 58h55 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
+ · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 48h10 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
+ · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 41h55 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
+ · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 48h10 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h25 | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 39h55 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h35 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 39h55 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 35h15 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 35h15 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:40 PM North Houston (Tidwell Transit Center), TX | 34h50 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:40 PM North Houston (Tidwell Transit Center), TX | 34h50 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· · | 1:45 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 34h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
· · | 1:45 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 34h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 36h45 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 36h45 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h50 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 46h35 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 53h15 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 53h15 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 35h50 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 45h45 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 45h55 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 46h15 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 52h35 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 46h15 | 3:50 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 52h35 | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
· | 2:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 33h10 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 33h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €81 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1371 miles (2207 km) distance in 33h 10m.
Distance 1371 miles (2207 km) |
Average bus duration 33h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €81 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 33h 10m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Los Angeles, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Los Angeles, CA trip today.
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Major contemporary art museum in Downtown LA, known for broad collections, special shows, and bold architecture.
World-class encyclopedic museum on Wilshire Boulevard, famous for diverse collections and the Urban Light installation.
Legendary boulevard known for the Walk of Fame, theaters, neon, and classic Hollywood atmosphere mixed with tourist energy.
Lively beachside promenade with street performers, Muscle Beach, and easy access to the Venice Boardwalk scene.
Major urban park with trails, the observatory, picnic areas, and some of the best public views in Los Angeles.
A bacon-wrapped hot dog grilled on a street cart and topped with peppers, onions, mustard, ketchup, and mayo. A late-night Los Angeles street food classic.
A French dip sandwich of thin-sliced roast beef on a roll, often dipped in meat jus. Los Angeles claims the original and locals still debate the best version.
Double corn tortillas filled with stewed beef, birria broth, onions, and cilantro. A beloved Los Angeles Mexican staple, especially popular from trucks and taquerias.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving a seasonal California tasting menu. Refined, intimate, and one of Los Angeles's most respected special-occasion venues.
Legendary taqueria known for charcoal-grilled carne asada tacos. Casual, fast-paced, and widely considered one of Los Angeles's essential taco stops.
Historic downtown deli linked to the French dip. Old-school counter service and classic sandwiches in a landmark Los Angeles setting.
Los Angeles is pricier than many U.S. cities for hotels, dining, parking, and rides. Budget options exist, but tourist areas and transport costs raise daily spend.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA buses use the Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) to Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. Use this guide to compare Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) is 6 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are aTM available in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) is 1 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants are available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station).
Available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station): The station is accessible for disabled passengers.
Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron) is 14 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron). ATMs are available at Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron).
Ticket office support is available at Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron).
Available at Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron): Wheelchair accessible.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food outlets within the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E). ATMs are aTMs located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E).
Available at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E): Wheelchair accessible with elevators.
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