What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to San Antonio?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to San Antonio is to train which costs $11 - $21 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to San Antonio?

The fastest way to get from Austin to San Antonio is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and San Antonio?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin and arriving at San Antonio. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Austin and San Antonio?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Austin and arriving at San Antonio Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Austin to San Antonio?

The distance between Austin and San Antonio is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to San Antonio without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Austin to San Antonio?

The bus from Austin to San Antonio takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Austin to San Antonio bus from?

Austin to San Antonio bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.

Where do I catch the Austin to San Antonio train from?

Austin to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.

Train or bus from Austin to San Antonio?

The best way to get from Austin to San Antonio is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $21 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Austin to San Antonio bus arrive?

Austin to San Antonio bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at San Antonio station.

Where does the Austin to San Antonio train arrive?

Austin to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Austin to San Antonio?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to San Antonio is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Austin to San Antonio.

How do I get a train ticket from Austin to San Antonio?

Book your Austin to San Antonio train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Austin to San Antonio?

Book your Austin to San Antonio bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Antonio?

There are 1244+ hotels available in San Antonio.

Austin to San Antonio - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Austin to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Austin to San AntonioGarland / ...
1h 30m
$11–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio StationTexas Eagle
3h 26m
$11–21
Drive 78.2 mi
1. Drive from Austin to San Antonio78.2 mi
1h 21m
$15–21

Austin to San Antonio by bus

107Weekly Buses

1h 30mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to San Antonio.

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Antonio, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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