- Must visit
Blanton Museum of Art
Major university art museum with strong European, Latin American, and contemporary collections, plus Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin installation.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
18
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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 18 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Austin, TX on Tue, Jun 16, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 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 Tue, Jun 16 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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Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 43m by bus vs 1h 27m by car) and save roughly $-5.17 (€-4.20) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $17 (€14)). 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, Infobus, Pinkbus, Omnibus Express, 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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
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 09:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 3:00 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h35 | 7:25 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h45 | 9:15 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h05 | 9:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h50 | 9:35 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h30 | 9:15 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h20 | 12:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h55 | 11:55 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h40 | 11:55 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 2h05 | 12:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 1:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM San Antonio, TX | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Austin, W 21 St (University of Texas at Austin), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h10 | 7:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 2h30 | 7:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h55 | 7:15 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 2h15 | 7:35 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h35 | 7:45 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h25 | 8:40 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h30 | 11:25 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Major university art museum with strong European, Latin American, and contemporary collections, plus Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin installation.
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