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Dallas Museum of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in the Arts District with strong collections from ancient to contemporary art and frequent special exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 20 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Dallas, TX on Wed, May 27, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $290 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX costing on average $341 (€275).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
You'll arrive about -2h -47m sooner (6h 7m by bus vs 4h 20m by car) and save roughly $-0.89 (€-0.72) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $56 (€45)). 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Infobus, 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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:15 PM San Antonio, TX | 5h40 | 6:55 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h00 | 11:05 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h00 | 11:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 5h45 | 11:05 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h10 | 11:20 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h05 | 12:20 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h55 | 2:50 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h55 | 6:25 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h40 | 11:30 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h10 | 12:40 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 5h55 | 12:40 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h15 | 1:45 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h50 | 1:20 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h40 | 2:10 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 5h35 | 1:20 PM Dallas Downtown | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 6h25 | 2:10 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 6h00 | 1:45 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 9h00 | 5:30 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h35 | 5:45 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 5h40 | 6:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major encyclopedic art museum in the Arts District with strong collections from ancient to contemporary art and frequent special exhibitions.
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Active deck park linking downtown and Uptown, known for lawns, skyline views, events, and an easy central walking location.
Walkable neighborhood of independent shops, murals, and lively street scenes that is especially popular on social media.
Historic entertainment district famous for street art, music heritage, colorful murals, and energetic urban atmosphere.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark, central to North Texas barbecue culture and a must-try in Dallas.
Massive smoked beef ribs seasoned simply with salt and pepper, popular at Dallas barbecue joints for their rich flavor.
Tenderized beef steak breaded and fried, then covered in cream gravy; a classic Texas comfort dish found across Dallas.
Well-known upscale restaurant by chef Dean Fearing, celebrated for Southwestern flavors and refined Texas hospitality.
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Moderate for a large U.S. city. Food and transport are manageable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valets.
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