The cheapest and fastest buses from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
631 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA 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 Lafayette, LA will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Antonio, TX for Lafayette, LA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 631 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 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.
3:00 PM7h35San Antonio, TX10:35 PMLafayette, LA$1001One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM7h35San Antonio, TX10:35 PMLafayette, LA$1001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $378.
Distance: 392 miles (631 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA costing on average $92 (€76).
A train is $360 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Lafayette, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
You'll arrive about -2h -57m sooner (7h 53m by bus vs 5h 56m by car) and save roughly $-8.51 (€-6.97) compared to fuel and tolls ($92 (€76) vs $84 (€69)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Live departures
San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM San Antonio, TX | 7h35 | 10:35 PM Lafayette, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA
Buses from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 392 miles (631 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 392 miles (631 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LAYou can travel by bus between San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $59 (€48). 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 Lafayette, LA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA 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 Lafayette, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA
Most San Antonio, TX to Lafayette, LA buses use the San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) to Lafayette, Lee Ave (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Lafayette, TA Travel center. Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and Lafayette, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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