There are 6 ways to get from Texas to Universal City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DAL - SAT
2h 51m$111–461Drive 180.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Universal Citycar 180.8 mi
3h 3m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
5h 14m$48–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
5h 32m$117–203Line 102 bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milam St @ Preston St to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane HOU - SAT
3h 14m$128–658Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Via Laredo
5h 35m$48–82
Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Universal City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Universal City is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Smith St @ Preston St and arriving at Seguin Rd. via Downtown Houston and Navarro Between Travis & Pecan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at San Antonio Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Texas and Universal City is 270 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Universal City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Texas to Universal City, including transfers.
Texas to Universal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Texas to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Texas to Universal City is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 14m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Universal City, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Milam St @ Preston St to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Texas to Universal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Texas to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Universal City is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Texas to Universal City.
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