There are 7 ways to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane HOU - SAT
2h 26m$86–601Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
3h 53m$32–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
6h 12m$67–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston to San Antonio-SAT195.6 mi
3h 13mDrive 195.6 mi
- Drive from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT)car 195.6 mi
3h 13m$36–52Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane IAH - SAT
2h 57m$58–414Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
4h 8m$37–62
Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT). However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at San Antonio International Airport via St. Mary's & Pecan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at San Antonio Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Houston and San Antonio Airport (SAT) is 203 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT), including transfers.
Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 53m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and San Antonio Airport (SAT), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston to San Antonio-SAT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT) is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Houston to San Antonio Airport (SAT).
There are 1088+ hotels available in San Antonio Airport (SAT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston and San Antonio Airport (SAT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












