There are 4 ways to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus PlazaGreyhound US1160 / ...
2h 36m$12–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to AustinTexas Eagle
2h 37m$33–49Drive 74.1 mi
- Drive from Fort Sam Houston to Austin74.1 mi
1h 15m$14–20Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2230
3h 36m$14–20
Fort Sam Houston to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Sam Houston to Austin. However, there are services departing from Broadway Opposite Perry Ct. and arriving at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Fort Sam Houston and Austin is 83 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $12 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin, including transfers.
Fort Sam Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $12 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 37m.
Fort Sam Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Sam Houston to Austin is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Fort Sam Houston to Austin.
What companies run services between Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–29 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11–85
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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