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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
$35
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Katy, 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 Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 2 buses that leave Katy, TX for San Antonio, TX on Thu, May 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $344 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $305 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $344 (€278).
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
You'll arrive about -1h -28m sooner (2h 56m by bus vs 2h 28m by car) and save roughly $-3.80 (€-3.07) compared to fuel and tolls ($39 (€31) vs $35 (€28)). 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, Pinkbus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX buses for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 PM Katy, Pin Oak Rd (Katy Food Mart), TX | 2h55 | 9:25 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Katy, TX | 2h55 | 3:25 AM San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, flight, and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Katy, TX to San Antonio, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history on the Alamo grounds.
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Trendy mixed-use district centered on the historic Pearl Brewery, popular for strolling, design, and weekend markets.
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