What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Fort Sam Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Fort Sam Houston. However, there are services departing from 534 Red River St Austin and arriving at Broadway & Pershing via Pecan & Navarro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

The distance between Austin and Fort Sam Houston is 82 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Fort Sam Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Fort Sam Houston bus from?

Austin to Fort Sam Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from 534 Red River St Austin station.

Train or bus from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

The best way to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston is to bus via San Antonio which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Austin to Fort Sam Houston bus arrive?

Austin to Fort Sam Houston bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at San Antonio station.

Can I drive from Austin to Fort Sam Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Fort Sam Houston is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Austin to Fort Sam Houston.

Where can I stay near Fort Sam Houston?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Fort Sam Houston.

Austin to Fort Sam Houston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Fort Sam Houston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus via San Antonio
best
1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San AntonioDallas
1h 54m
$13–56
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Amtrak StationTexas Eagle
3h 37m
$33–46
Drive 74 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Fort Sam Houston74 mi
1h 15m
$14–20
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus StationFlixBus 2230
2h 20m
$15–20
Bus via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus StationGreyhound US1160 / ...
3h 2m
$13–88

Austin to Fort Sam Houston by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio once daily. Tickets cost $11–55 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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