There are 4 ways to get from San Antonio to Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Taylor Stationtrain Texas Eagle
3h 50m$87–142Bus via Austin
cheapest- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin South Congressbus FlixBus 2230
- Take the bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue Cbus 990
4h 44m$14–27Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus Houston
- Take the bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue Cbus 990
4h 15m$21–44Drive 102.3 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Elgincar 102.3 mi
1h 52m$19–27
San Antonio to Elgin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Elgin is to bus via Austin which costs $13 - $28 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio to Elgin. However, there are services departing from San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St and arriving at Central/Avenue C via 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Taylor Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between San Antonio and Elgin is 134 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from San Antonio to Elgin, including transfers.
San Antonio to Elgin bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St station.
San Antonio to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Elgin, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to Taylor Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St to Central/Avenue C via Austin, TX - UT Austin and 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT in around 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Taylor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St to Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 512-474-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT to Central/Avenue C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Capital Metro
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Antonio to Elgin bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Austin, TX - UT Austin station.
San Antonio to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Taylor Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Elgin is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from San Antonio to Elgin.
There are 32+ hotels available in Elgin.