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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $20.

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

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 42m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Fort Sam Houston station to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Austin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Fort Sam Houston to Austin?

The distance between Fort Sam Houston and Austin is 89 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin, including transfers.

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

Fort Sam Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.

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

Fort Sam Houston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.

Train or bus from Fort Sam Houston to Austin?

The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Fort Sam Houston to Austin bus arrive?

Fort Sam Houston to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Where does the Fort Sam Houston to Austin train arrive?

Fort Sam Houston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.

Can I drive from Fort Sam Houston to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Sam Houston to Austin is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Fort Sam Houston to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1686+ hotels available in Austin.

Fort Sam Houston to Austin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Sam Houston to Austin by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
2h 39m
$64–93
Drive 73.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Sam Houston to Austincar 73.8 mi
1h 16m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1160 / ...
2h 42m
$24–35
Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
3h 42m
$24–33

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 5 times a day. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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