What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio is to bus which costs $12 - $21 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

The fastest way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Austin and San Antonio?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at San Antonio Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Austin and San Antonio?

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.

How far is it from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

The distance between Greater Austin and San Antonio is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Austin to San Antonio without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $12 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

The bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Greater Austin to San Antonio bus from?

Greater Austin to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.

Where do I catch the Greater Austin to San Antonio train from?

Greater Austin to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.

Train or bus from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

The best way to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Greater Austin to San Antonio bus arrive?

Greater Austin to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Austin to San Antonio train arrive?

Greater Austin to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Austin to San Antonio is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Greater Austin to San Antonio.

How do I get a train ticket from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Greater Austin to San Antonio?

Book your Greater Austin to San Antonio bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Austin to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2230
2h 30m
$12–21
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
3h 24m
$26–55
Drive 78.2 mi
1. Drive from Greater Austin to San Antoniocar 78.2 mi
1h 22m
$15–21
Bus via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
2h 45m
$12–24
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lavaca/4th to Oak Springs/Springdalebus 2
2. Take the bus from Austin to San Antoniobus Garland / ...
3h 7m
$46–61

Greater Austin to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus)

23Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Greater Austin, TX, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to San Antonio Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to San Antonio Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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