There are 5 ways to get from Austin to The Alamo by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
1h 45m$11–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
3h 42m$26–55Drive 78.3 mi
- Drive from Austin to The Alamocar 78.3 mi
1h 18m$15–21Bus via Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus Frisco
1h 58m$20–40Bus via Downtown Austin (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2230
2h 40m$12–21
Austin to The Alamo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to The Alamo is to bus which costs $11 - $23 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to The Alamo is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and arriving at San Antonio Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
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 24m.
The distance between Austin and The Alamo is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to The Alamo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $11 - $23.
The bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Austin to The Alamo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to The Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to The Alamo is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and The Alamo, TX, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- RedCoach
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to The Alamo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Austin to The Alamo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to The Alamo is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Austin to The Alamo.
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