There are 5 ways to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
4h 52m$40–64Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Sam Houston to Wacocar 174.3 mi
2h 52m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to McGregor Stationtrain Texas Eagle
5h 32m$154–233Fly
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Waco (ACT)plane SAT - ACT
5h 36m$114–476Bus via Poplar & Colorado
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Wacobus San Antonio / ...
5h 12m$69–91
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Waco (ACT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Sam Houston to Waco. However, there are services departing from Broadway Opposite Perry Ct. and arriving at Waco Bus Stop via San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Sam Houston station to Waco station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at McGregor Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Fort Sam Houston and Waco is 188 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco, including transfers.
Fort Sam Houston to Waco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
Fort Sam Houston to Waco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $480 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA and Waco, TX, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to McGregor Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to McGregor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from San Antonio to Waco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Sam Houston to Waco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Waco Bus Stop station.
Fort Sam Houston to Waco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at McGregor Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Sam Houston to Waco is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Fort Sam Houston to Waco.
There are 193+ hotels available in Waco.