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Houston to Los Angeles Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Houston to Los Angeles?
There are usually 2 daily train trips from Houston to Los Angeles.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£123.61 | Avg. Price£265.28 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips35 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration1d 17h 6m | Duration2d 5h 58m |
Coach from Houston to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 32 intercity coaches per day from Houston to Los Angeles. Traveling by coach from Houston to Los Angeles usually takes around 41 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 33 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 1371 mi (2206 km) |
| Shortest duration | 33h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £79.16 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from Houston to Los Angeles
- FlixBus US: 18 daily coaches from £79
- Greyhound: 18 daily coaches from £79
- Tornado Bus: 1 daily coaches from £187
How much is a coach ticket from Houston to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Houston to Los Angeles cost £106.24 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Los Angeles. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Houston to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Houston to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £95 to £157. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 13 August 2026.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at £123.
Average coach ticket prices from Houston to Los Angeles by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 27 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £157.10 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Houston to Los Angeles?
There are 3 bus lines from Houston to Los Angeles available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 18 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 18 | 1d 18h 19m | £189.06 |
| Greyhound | 18 | 1d 16h 27m | £179.97 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 1d 9h 54m | £186.80 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 18 trips per day from Houston to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 18 bus trips from Houston to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 40 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from £79.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Houston to Los Angeles
The coach takes an average of 41 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 1371 miles from Houston to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 33 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Houston to Los Angeles at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Houston to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 32 scheduled coaches that travel from Houston to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Houston to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at £120.30.
City Information
Houston
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Houston, Texas is one of the most populous cities and among the most expansive cities in the U.S. As a result, Houston has become the leading commercial center in the Southern United States. Astronomy aficionados recognize Houston as the city where NASA’s Mission Control Center is located, and music fans know Houston as the birthplace of Queen B herself, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Even though Houston has a relatively small downtown area, it is packed with exciting things you can do while you’re in town. If you’re in the mood for a cultural outing, head to the Theater District where you are sure to find a play or a music performance you’d enjoy, or check out the Museum District that boasts more than 20 different museums and galleries. Since Houston is the most racially and ethnically diverse city in the country, its restaurant scene is one of a kind offering a rich variety of cuisines from all over the world. The many experiences available in Houston make it one of Texas' best vacation destinations.
As one of the main metropolitan cities in the U.S., Houston is very well connected to the rest of the country and the world. The main bus and train stations are both located right in the heart of downtown making it easy to get to your final destination by public transit or car. There are also several airports within the city’s vicinity that provide a good variety of options depending on where you’re flying to or from.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Houston?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Greyhound Terminal Bus Station
The Bus Terminal at 2121 Main Street is centrally located within downtown Houston and serves as a hub for bus service from Greyhound, Jefferson Lines and Tornado Bus. From Houston’s bus terminal, you might connect to other cities in Texas such as Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, or further afield to Los Angeles and New York. The station is open 24 hours a day, with restrooms, seating, and several food options available onsite. Within a few minutes’ walk from the bus terminal, you’ll find parking, rental car agencies, gas stations, fast food, and a Light Rail station to easily access the rest of Houston.
All coach stations in Houston:
Greyhound Terminal Bus Station
6590 Southwest Hwy
Downtown - 605 Gray St
Tidwell Transit Center
820 Lockwood Dr
Houston Southwest Fwy
Houston Airline - 1516 Airline Dr
Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St
Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 5 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
611 Maple Ave
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