The cheapest and fastest buses from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 27 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Austin, TX on Sat, Nov 29, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 29 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€17 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator RedCoach | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX buses for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h50 | 3:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h40 | 4:10 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 2h05 | 6:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h40 | 5:55 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 7:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM San Antonio, TX | 2h25 | 10:25 PM Austin, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h10 | 1:15 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h30 | 1:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 12:45 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h55 | 1:15 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 2h15 | 1:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h35 | 1:45 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h25 | 2:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h45 | 5:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h35 | 1:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h25 | 2:55 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h00 | 2:30 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h45 | 2:30 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h05 | 3:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h45 | 3:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Buses from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, RedCoach, Omnibus Express from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TXYou can travel by bus between San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, RedCoach, Omnibus Express for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Austin, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Texas State Capitol, a historic building with stunning architecture and informative tours
- Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed pool offering year-round swimming
- Lady Bird Lake, a scenic reservoir with trails for walking and biking
- Zilker Park, a large urban park hosting events and offering recreational activities
- The Bullock Texas State History Museum, an interactive museum exploring the state's rich history.
- Discover the vibrant music scene on Sixth Street, featuring live performances in numerous bars and venues
- Stroll through the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, a scenic path perfect for outdoor activities and city views
- Experience the Blanton Museum of Art, home to an extensive collection of European, American, and Latin American art
- Enjoy a live performance at the Paramount Theatre, a historic venue hosting concerts, films, and cultural events
- Savor the diverse culinary scene at the Austin Food Truck Park, offering a variety of local and international cuisines.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX, follow these tips:
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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