There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston 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 to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAT - HOU
1h 47m$51–343Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2212
4h 30m$31–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
6h 28m$66–141Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Antonio-SAT to Houston196.5 mi
3h 14mDrive 196.5 mi
- Drive from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houstoncar 196.5 mi
3h 14m$36–52Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAT - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
2h 9m$57–387Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
6h 15m$31–66
San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Antonio International Airport and arriving at Downtown Houston via San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio Airport (SAT) station to Houston. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Houston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between San Antonio Airport (SAT) and Houston is 203 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston, including transfers.
San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 30m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between San Antonio Airport (SAT), USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Antonio-SAT to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Houston.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Houston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Antonio Airport (SAT) and Houston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












