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What is the best way to travel from Houston to San Diego?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to San Diego from Houston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
36h 5m
£111
£122
32
Flight
3h 40m
£68
£143
109

What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from Houston?

You can reach San Diego with just £68 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
Sunday
from £100
Monday
from £69
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £130
Thursday
from £68
Friday
from £71

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 27m
    0
    22:56
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    20:23
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £100
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £130
  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    16:50
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    18:33
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £164
  • Alaska Airlines
    5h 58m
    0
    06:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £247
  • Viva Aerobus
    18h 51m
    0
    23:30
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:21
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £269

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 38m
    0
    06:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    20:23
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £69
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    13:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £88
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £132
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £133
  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    16:50
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    18:33
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £149

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    41h 10m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £130
  • Greyhound US
    38h 40m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    14:40
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £130
  • Greyhound US
    40h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £132
  • FlixBus
    54h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    10:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £132
  • FlixBus
    60h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £132

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 23m
    0
    06:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    00:08
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £129
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £133
  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    14:55
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £149
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £168

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 25m
    0
    09:43
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    00:08
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £71
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    13:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £116
  • United Airlines
    3h 40m
    0
    09:30
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:10
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • American Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    38h 40m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    14:40
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    48h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    56h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    17:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £112
  • FlixBus
    48h 45m
    0
    19:35
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £112
  • Greyhound US
    36h 5m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114

What are the fastest trips from Houston to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego from Houston in just 3h 40m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
Sunday
from 3h 43m
Monday
from 3h 43m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 38h 40m
Thursday
from 3h 43m
Friday
from 3h 40m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    16:50
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    18:33
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £164
  • Alaska Airlines
    5h 58m
    0
    06:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £247
  • Viva Aerobus
    18h 51m
    0
    23:30
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:21
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £269
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £130
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 27m
    0
    22:56
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    20:23
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £100

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    16:50
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    18:33
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £149
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £132
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £133
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 38m
    0
    06:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    20:23
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £69
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    13:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £88

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    38h 40m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    14:40
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £130
  • Greyhound US
    40h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £132
  • Greyhound US
    41h 10m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £130
  • FlixBus
    54h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    10:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £132
  • FlixBus
    60h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    17:10
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £132

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    3h 43m
    0
    14:55
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:38
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £149
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £133
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 38m
    0
    14:27
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:05
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £168
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 23m
    0
    06:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    00:08
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    16:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £129

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    3h 40m
    0
    09:30
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:10
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • American Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £188
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    09:58
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 25m
    0
    09:43
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    00:08
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £71
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 26m
    0
    21:47
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    13:13
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £116
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    36h 5m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    38h 40m
    0
    02:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    14:40
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    48h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    48h 45m
    0
    19:35
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    18:20
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £112
  • FlixBus
    56h 20m
    0
    11:30
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    17:50
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £112
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Houston to San Diego

What are the most popular stations in Houston and San Diego?

In Houston, you will usually depart from Lockwood, Main St & Airline Dr or Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Coach Station, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, Old Town Transit Center or University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from Houston? With 6 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Houston and San Diego, you can pay as low as £68 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 3h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Houston and San Diego are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Houston and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from West University Place, TX or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from William P. Hobby Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Houston to San Diego?

The most popular companies between Houston and San Diego, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Houston to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Houston to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Houston to San Diego

How can I reach San Diego from Houston?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Diego from Houston.

How far is San Diego from Houston?

The distance between Houston and San Diego is 2,093.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Houston and San Diego?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 57 kgs of CO2, a train 73 kgs, a car 356 kgs, and a flight 515 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Houston to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego with just £68 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 3h 40m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Houston and to San Diego

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Houston and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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