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How to get fromAustin to Helotesby bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Helotes by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin to San AntoniobusGarland / ...
    1h 51m
    $96–122
  2. Drive 87.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Helotescar87.2 mi
    1h 26m
    $16–23
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle
    3h 51m
    $70–95
  4. Bus, line 88 bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus StationbusFlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Martin & N. St. Mary's to Mainland At Wal-Mart Supercenterbus88
    3h 13m
    $36–45

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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Helotes, TX, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Austin to San Antonio every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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