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Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Cheapest
San Antonio - Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas
Cheapest
10:15PM
1h35m
11:50PM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
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San Antonio - Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas
2nd Cheapest
1:40PM
1h10m
2:50PM
Austin - Austin, TX
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San Antonio - Bowie & E Commerce St
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9:05PM
1h25m
10:30PM
Austin - Austin South Congress
San Antonio - Pearl District
11:30AM
1h30m
1:00PM
Austin - Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Antonio - Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas
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Bus Austin to San Antonio: Trip Overview

Bus Austin to San Antonio: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration1h 40m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:00 AM
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Austin to San Antonio Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Austin to San Antonio is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Austin to San Antonio from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Antonio from Austin, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses20
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:00AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration1h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h40m
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus, Turimex Internacional, Red Coach
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Austin - San Antonio

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Austin to San Antonio is about 1h 40m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 74 miles (119 km) that separate the two cities.

About 74 miles (119 km) separate Austin and San Antonio.

You can choose from 20 travel times and travel with FlixBus, Greyhound and Megabus. The number of buses running from Austin to San Antonio may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Austin to San Antonio a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:00 AM and ending at 11:45 PM.

If you're headed to San Antonio from Austin, chances are that your bus will leave from Ben White Bd & I-35 and arrive at Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Austin to San Antonio by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $8.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Austin to San Antonio is $23. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $8 and $81, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Austin to San Antonio! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Austin and San Antonio is about 2h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit San Antonio before returning to Austin in the evening.

Once in San Antonio, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Alamo, SeaWorld San Antonio, Traders Village, Ruby City and Tower of the Americas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/08
$16
Today
$16
12/10
$16
12/11
$20
12/12
$16
12/13
$16
12/14
$16
12/15
$16
The cheapest trip from Austin to San Antonio was searched and found on Dec 8, 2023 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $45 for a bus ticket from Austin to San Antonio based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2023-12-10.

Usually Turimex 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Austin to San Antonio.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to San Antonio, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to San Antonio.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to San Antonio, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Austin by bus?

Bus from San Antonio to Austin

You can also go to San Antonio by train

Train from Austin to San Antonio

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