There are 8 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 7 bus
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane IAH - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus
1h 50m$60–407Bus via Downtown Houston (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
5h 3m$32–54Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane HOU - SAT
4h$91–607Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
7h 5m$64–145Bus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
5h 23m$38–69Bus via San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus Houston
5h 33m$48–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston-IAH to San Antonio206.5 mi
3h 26mDrive 206.5 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antoniocar 206.5 mi
3h 26m$38–55
Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio is to bus via Downtown Houston which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio is to fly and line 7 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct and arriving at San Antonio Bus Station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at San Antonio Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and San Antonio is 200 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio without a car is to bus via Downtown Houston which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio is to bus via Downtown Houston which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to San Antonio Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 210-362-2020
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
Bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecan
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- RedCoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston-IAH to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio.
There are 1088+ hotels available in San Antonio.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston Airport (IAH) and San Antonio. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















