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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio, TX
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Katy (Houston area), TX
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio, TX
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston - Downtown, TX
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: 4407 S PanAm Expy #101
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Harrisburg Senda Station
    Operated by: TurimexTurimex
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $52
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $55
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $46
Bus San Antonio to Houston: Trip Overview

Bus San Antonio to Houston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure1:15 AM
Distance186 miles (299 km)
Latest bus departure7:00 PM

San Antonio to Houston Buses

Information on this bus route

Buses travel from San Antonio to Houston about 17 times a day, with the fastest trip taking 237. You can expect to pay about $39 for a bus ticket on this route, though cheaper tickets can be found at $28.

Daily Departures17
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:15AM - 7:00PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$39
Minimum Trip Duration2h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h25m
Distance186 miles (299 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus, Red Coach, Turimex Internacional, Megabus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Antonio - Houston

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are easy and sustainable ways to reach Houston. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from San Antonio to Houston takes around 3h 25m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 190 miles (306 km) that separate the two cities.

About 190 miles (306 km) separate San Antonio and Houston.

You can choose from 17 travel times and travel with Greyhound, FlixBus and Red Coach. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Antonio to Houston may vary. Busbud can make your trip from San Antonio to Houston 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 1:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San Antonio to Houston leave from Greyhound Station San Antonio, Texas and arrive at Harrisburg Senda Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $28 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Houston from San Antonio.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Antonio to Houston is $39. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $28 and $110, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from San Antonio to Houston! The round-trip travel time is around 4h 50m. So you'll have enough time to visit Houston before returning to San Antonio in the evening.

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Children's Museum Of Houston, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Downtown Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center and Museum of Fine Arts.

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.

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04/26
$25
Today
$25
04/28
$25
04/29
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05/01
$25
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$25
The cheapest trip from San Antonio to Houston was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $52 for a bus ticket from San Antonio to Houston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2024-04-28.

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 San Antonio to Houston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Antonio to Houston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Antonio to Houston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Antonio to Houston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 25mAvg Price$39Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 45mAvg Price$43Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to San Antonio by bus?

Bus from Houston to San Antonio

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Train from San Antonio to Houston

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