Bus from San Antonio, US to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Houston on December 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Houston Bus StationCheapest
Tornado BusBus
Tornado I-35
Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags
Valley TransitBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Houston Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
3h 45mAverage Duration
310 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$19 - $208Average Duration3h 45m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$55 - $78Average Duration4h 45m
28kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Houston, 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 Houston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Houston start from $19. The average price for this route is around $76. 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 Houston?

    The average bus travel time from San Antonio to Houston is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 310 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, RedCoach, Turimex Internacional.

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Houston at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Antonio to Houston generates an estimated 8 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 Houston?

    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 4073 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

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

    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 Houston?

    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
12-03
$55
12-04
$111
Today
$59
12-06
$46
12-07
$45
12-08
$40
12-09
$38
12-10
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $38

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $111 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-09.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Houston, US?

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