Bus from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown AustinCheapest
Greyhound Lines MexicoBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaFastest
Greyhound Lines MexicoBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
Valley TransitBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
FlixBusBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown AustinNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2h 26mAverage Duration
118 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$25 - $114Average Duration1h 35m
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $38Average Duration2h 26m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Austin?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Austin start from $25. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Austin?

    The average bus travel time from San Antonio to Austin is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 123 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Austin route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Greyhound, RedCoach, Valley Transit, Turimex Internacional.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Antonio to Austin?

    The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Austin at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Austin?

    A bus trip from San Antonio to Austin generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Austin?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4062 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Austin?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Antonio to Austin?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Austin?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$34
11-26
$44
Today
$26
11-28
$24
11-29
$23
11-30
$23
12-01
$19
12-02
$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $94 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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