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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Helotes by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin to San Antoniobus bus Dallas / ...
    1h 51m
    $86–107
  2. Drive  87 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Helotescar car 87 mi
    1h 28m
    $16–23
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    3h 50m
    $90–130
  4. Bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus Frisco
    2. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to Babcock Opposite 13903bus bus 96
    3h 34m
    $36–47
  5. Bus, line 88 bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martin & N. St. Mary's to Mainland & Banderabus bus 88
    3h 41m
    $31–45
  6. Bus, line 96 bus via Downtown Austin

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to Babcock Opposite 13903bus bus 96
    3h 41m
    $29–39

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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 hourly. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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