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Compare train, bus, and flight for Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $578 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compare the available ways to get from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $57.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $578.
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX
How to get from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM 3h45 Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX 10:20 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:35 AM 3h45 Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX 10:20 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA1477
6:05 PM 1h05 George Bush Intercontinental Airport 7:10 PM San Antonio International Airport $647 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM 4h20 Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX 10:20 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:55 AM 3h55 Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX 3:50 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX $54 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
7:35 PM 3h10 Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX 10:45 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UA2198
9:45 PM 1h06 George Bush Intercontinental Airport 10:51 PM San Antonio International Airport $433 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA2250
7:20 AM 1h09 George Bush Intercontinental Airport 8:29 AM San Antonio International Airport $433 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA6161
4:55 PM 1h10 George Bush Intercontinental Airport 6:05 PM San Antonio International Airport $433 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $57.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $578.
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and arrive in San Antonio International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Houston Station, Houston, TX and arrive in San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX.
- Buses mostly depart from Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX and arrive in San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to San Antonio, TX by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus to go to San Antonio, TX by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Antonio, TX by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with United.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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