- Must visit
Dr Pepper Museum
Popular museum complex on the Dr Pepper story with exhibits, memorabilia, and historic bottling displays.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 50 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Waco, 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 Waco, TX will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 269 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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 Waco, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Waco, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:45 PM San Antonio, TX | 4h00 | 4:45 PM Waco, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM San Antonio, TX | 4h00 | 5:45 PM Waco, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, TX to Waco, 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 Waco, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Antonio, TX to Waco, TX buses use the San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) to Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon). Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and Waco, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound). ATMs are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Limited accessibility features.
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy is 2 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby Pearl Brewery offers dining options.
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy. ATMs are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Accessible to wheelchair users.
Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal is 1 km from Waco city centre. Public transport options include:
Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are available at Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal.
Available at Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Waco, Downtown Transit Terminal: Facility meets ADA requirements.
Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon) is 2 km from Waco city centre. Public transport options include:
Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon). ATMs are available at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon).
Ticket office support is available at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon).
Available at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Waco, South 5th St / J H Kultgen Expy (Exxon): Basic accessibility provided for buses.
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