There are 5 ways to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
4h 48m$26–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to McGregor Stationtrain Texas Eagle
5h 32m$99–183Drive 174.3 mi
- Drive from Fort Sam Houston to Wacocar 174.3 mi
2h 52m$32–46Fly
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Waco (ACT)plane SAT - ACT
5h 34m$98–453Bus via Poplar & Colorado
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Wacobus San Antonio / ...
5h 30m$58–78
Fort Sam Houston to Waco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Sam Houston to Waco is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 4h 48m.
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 48m.
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 185 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 48m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 48m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $460 and takes 5h 34m.
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 $25–50 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 $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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