- Must visit
The Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center
Modern museum gallery displaying Alamo artifacts and interpretation beside the historic mission site. A strong companion visit for understanding the 1836 battle and Texas history.
Cheapest price
$181
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 18 h 53 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
2545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to San Antonio, TX will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $181.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $157. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $157, and a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 1581 miles (2545 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$318 Average price Cheapest | $625 Average price | $339 Average price |
43h 14m Average total duration 42h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54h 0m Average total duration 53h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX costing on average $339 (€275).
A bus is $308 (€249) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX costing on average $625 (€506).
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 44m.
Train takes on average 53h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 43h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $472 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 41h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $363 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 42h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $245 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 70h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $394 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 46h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 56h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 70h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 56h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 68h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 43h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 43h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 59h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 48h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 48h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 48h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 55h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 43h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 46h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 54h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 47h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 47h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 46h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 60h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 46h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 45h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 54h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 47h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $365 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 74h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 47h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $453 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 72h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 43h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 47h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 41h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 70h11 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $190 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to San Antonio, TX buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 7:40 PM New York, NY | 47h15 | 6:55 PM San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 47h50 | 9:20 PM San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to San Antonio, TX run on average 26 times per day, taking around 42h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $157 (€127) but you can travel from only $111 (€90) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1581 miles (2545 km) distance in 41h 20m.
Distance 1581 miles (2545 km) |
Average bus duration 42h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $157 (€127) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 41h 20m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Modern museum gallery displaying Alamo artifacts and interpretation beside the historic mission site. A strong companion visit for understanding the 1836 battle and Texas history.
Major art museum with collections spanning ancient Mediterranean works, Asian art, Latin American art, and contemporary pieces in a historic brewery complex.
Leading regional museum focused on Texas history, natural science, and South Texas heritage, with engaging family-friendly exhibits and strong local context.
The city’s signature pedestrian waterfront lined with bridges, public art, and walking paths. It is the most recognizable area in San Antonio.
Large public square and cultural district known for Mexican-American heritage, shops, events, and festive open-air atmosphere.
Trendy mixed-use district in a former brewery area, popular for architecture, river access, and stylish public spaces.
A San Antonio specialty made with freshly fried, puffed corn tortilla shells filled with picadillo, chicken, or beans, then topped with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Slow-cooked beef, traditionally served very tender on weekends in tacos with onion, cilantro, and salsa. It is one of the city’s most beloved breakfast foods.
A daily staple in San Antonio, usually made with flour or corn tortillas filled with eggs, beans, potato, bacon, chorizo, or cheese.
Well-regarded upscale restaurant serving refined New American cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting south of Downtown.
Popular casual spot famous for oversized breakfast tacos, donuts, and classic San Antonio morning fare.
Iconic Market Square institution known for classic Tex-Mex, bakery items, mariachi atmosphere, and colorful decor.
Generally moderate for U.S. city travel. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and attractions vary by season and area.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff a few USD.
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