There are 4 ways to get from Helotes to Austin by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 to AustinSan Antonio / ...
1h 51m$96–120Drive 87.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helotes to Austin87.6 mi
1h 26m$16–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to AustinTexas Eagle
2h 51m$70–91Line 88 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mainland At Wal-Mart Supercenter to Pecan & St. Mary's88
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2230
4h 18m$35–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helotes to Austin is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Helotes to Austin is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Helotes and Austin is 97 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helotes to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Helotes to Austin, including transfers.
The best way to get from Helotes to Austin is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Helotes to Austin is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Helotes to Austin.
There are 1582+ hotels available in Austin.
What companies run services between Helotes, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from San Antonio to Austin hourly. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m. 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Antonio to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 210-362-2020
- Website
- viainfo.net
Bus from Mainland At Wal-Mart Supercenter to Pecan & St. Mary's
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.viainfo.net/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
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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