- Must visit
Houston Museum of Natural Science
A comprehensive natural science museum featuring exhibits in paleontology, astronomy, chemistry, and more.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Houston, 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 Houston, TX will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 7 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Houston, TX on Tue, May 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $367 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Houston, TX:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $317 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average $367 (€296).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
You'll arrive about -1h -57m sooner (3h 49m by bus vs 2h 52m by car) and save roughly $-8.35 (€-6.74) compared to fuel and tolls ($50 (€40) vs $42 (€34)). 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, 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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:05 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 3h25 | 4:30 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 6h05 | 11:55 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 3h25 | 11:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 3h25 | 1:25 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 3h45 | 3:20 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h30 | 4:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 12:35 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h30 | 5:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h25 | 5:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM San Antonio, TX | 3h35 | 7:15 PM Houston, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:15 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 4h45 | 10:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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A comprehensive natural science museum featuring exhibits in paleontology, astronomy, chemistry, and more.
One of the largest art museums in the United States, featuring collections from around the world.
A free museum housing a vast collection of art including works by Picasso, Duchamp, and others.
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A trendy neighborhood with eclectic shops, restaurants, and historic homes.
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15-20% in restaurants; round up for taxis, not expected in fast food or takeaway.
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