- Must visit
The Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center
Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history. A strong companion to the historic mission site.
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Cheapest price
$297
Average price
$297
Fastest journey
18h 25m
Average duration
18h 25m
Buses per day
1
Distance
405 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $342 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $118 (€97).
A bus is $234 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $342 (€281).
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Train takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€88) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 11h 48m versus 7h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $171 |
The table below shows live departures for El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+![]() | 5:30 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 18h25 | 12:55 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1 transfer | |
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· | 4:20 AM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 18h35 | 11:55 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 10h40 | 12:25 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 18:20. The fastest bus covers the 502 miles (808 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 6:20 PM |
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Most El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX buses use the El Paso, W San Antonio Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) to San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) station pair. Use this guide to compare El Paso, TX and San Antonio, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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