- Must visit
The Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center
Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history on the Alamo grounds.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 10 buses that leave Houston, TX for San Antonio, TX on Tue, May 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $347 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $301 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $347 (€280).
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -52m sooner (3h 45m by bus vs 2h 53m by car) and save roughly $-5.00 (€-4.04) compared to fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $41 (€34)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3h25 | 5:25 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 4h20 | 10:20 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 3h45 | 10:20 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 6h20 | 3:20 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Houston, TX | 3h35 | 1:05 PM San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:10 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 6h25 | 5:35 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3h25 | 3:20 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:55 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 5h10 | 7:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 3h35 | 6:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 4h00 | 9:25 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 3h25 | 11:00 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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Discover the best of San Antonio — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Antonio trip today.
Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history on the Alamo grounds.
Major art museum with strong collections spanning ancient Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, and contemporary works.
Popular museum focused on Texas history, science, nature, and South Texas heritage, near Brackenridge Park.
The city’s defining pedestrian area with canalside paths, bridges, hotels, and easy access to major downtown sights.
Trendy mixed-use district centered on the historic Pearl Brewery, popular for strolling, design, and weekend markets.
Revitalized urban park district with lawns, public art, family spaces, and direct access to the Tower of the Americas.
San Antonio’s signature taco: a corn tortilla quickly fried until it puffs, then filled with picadillo, chicken, or beans and topped with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
A daily local staple made with flour or corn tortillas and fillings like egg, potato, bean, bacon, or chorizo. They are central to San Antonio breakfast culture.
A Tex-Mex classic of beef stewed in a thick chili gravy, commonly served in tacos or with rice and beans. It is especially popular in San Antonio homes and diners.
Established Southtown fine-dining restaurant known for seasonal New American cooking, refined plating, and an intimate atmosphere.
Highly regarded barbecue spot famous for brisket, house-made sausages, and Tex-Mex-influenced sides in a casual setting.
Beloved restaurant in a historic riverside home, popular for breakfast, Southern-Texan comfort food, and a charming old San Antonio setting.
Compared with larger U.S. tourist cities, San Antonio is generally moderate, with reasonable dining and transport costs but hotel prices rising during major events and peak seasons.
In Restaurants, 18-20% is standard for good table service; 15% may be acceptable for basic service, and 20%+ for excellent service. For bars, tip USD 1-2 per drink or 18-20% of the tab. For taxis and.
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