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How to get fromSan Antonio to Downtown Houstonby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2212
    3h 10m
    $30–65

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    4h 45m
    $65–140

  3. Drive 195 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Downtown Houstoncar car 195 mi
    3h 6m
    $36–52

  4. Line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAT - HOU
    3h 10m
    $93–653

  5. Fly San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAT - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Fannin St @ Rusk Stbus bus
    3h 43m
    $53–375

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    5h 3m
    $101–678

San Antonio to Downtown Houston by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houston once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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