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How to get fromHouston to San Antonioby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to San Antonio by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Via Laredo
    3h 25m
    $28–65

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    5h 10m
    $110–180

  3. Drive  194.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to San Antoniocar car 194.7 mi
    3h 6m
    $36–52

  4. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane HOU - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus bus
    3h 12m
    $83–603

  5. Bus via Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston to San Antoniobus bus Houston
    4h 24m
    $131–152

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane IAH - SAT
    3h 43m
    $60–426

Houston to San Antonio by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to San Antonio Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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