What is the distance between New Orleans and San Antonio?

The distance between the two cities is 506 miles (817 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to San Antonio?

If you're headed to San Antonio from New Orleans, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at San Antonio Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, SeaWorld San Antonio, Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park, San Antonio Zoo and River Walk.

Bus New Orleans to San Antonio from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to San Antonio on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 20m	11:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 55m	6:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 5m	9:45pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 15m	5:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 35m	5:35pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to San Antonio on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 55m	6:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 15m	5:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	8:50am	New Orleans Bus Station	20h 10m	5:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 10m	3:20pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to San Antonio on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 20m	11:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	6:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 55m	6:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	7:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 5m	9:45pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	6:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	11h 15m	5:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	11:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h 55m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

13h 55mAverage Duration

505 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $172	Average Duration13h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $1,421	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Bus New Orleans to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration13h 55m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance505 miles (814 km)

Latest bus departure11:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New Orleans San Antonio recent customer reviews

Late bus missed connection

Ed R.

October 10, 2025

Smooth travelling all around

Liliane B.

October 2, 2018

Wifi never works-would be great to make it work

Selina M.

July 24, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

New Orleans to San Antonio Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and San Antonio?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - San Antonio, US

What is the distance between New Orleans and San Antonio?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to San Antonio?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/31

$76

11/01

$76

Today

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11/03

$71

11/04

$53

11/05

$64

11/06

$64

11/07

$54

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $112 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-04.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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 New Orleans 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to San Antonio.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to San Antonio that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New Orleans to San Antonio.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 55m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 8h	Avg Price$235	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from San Antonio, US to New Orleans

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Train from New Orleans to San Antonio, US

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