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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Houston

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to George
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$1,148.12
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to George
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$2,168.67
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to George
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.16–$331.68

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$497.52
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to William
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$625.09

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
Ave. Duration:
35h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$153.08–$523.03
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
32h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Tornado
Ave. Duration:
13h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$420.98

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$204.11
Bus from Tucson to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Houston is to fly which costs $76.09 - $326.09 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Houston?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $173.91 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Congress St @ Milam St via Los Angeles Union Station and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 59m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Houston?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Houston via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Houston?

The distance between San Francisco and Houston is 2683 km. The road distance is 3097.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Houston without a car is to BART and bus which takes 40h 43m and costs $347.83 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Houston?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from San Francisco to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Houston bus from?

San Francisco to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Houston train from?

San Francisco to Houston train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Houston?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $173.91 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $706.52 and takes 42h 59m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $173.91 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the San Francisco to Houston bus arrive?

San Francisco to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Houston?

Houston is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 20:57 in San Francisco and 22:57 in Houston.

Where does the San Francisco to Houston train arrive?

San Francisco to Houston train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Houston is 3098 km. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from San Francisco to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Houston. Prices start at $54.83 per night.
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