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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 $49 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 $49, while a flight costs an average of $591.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $591 Average price | $41 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $56 (€47).
A bus is $542 (€449) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $591 (€489).
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 $56 (€47) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.34 (€-12.70). The journey takes 5h 10m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 AM3h45Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:35 AM3h45Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA21989:47 PM1h04George Bush Intercontinental Airport10:51 PMSan Antonio International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:55 AM3h55Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX3:50 PMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX$351One-way0 transfers- 6:00 AM4h20Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX$351One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM3h35Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX6:05 PMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX$361One-way0 transfers
- UA20302:45 PM1h08George Bush Intercontinental Airport3:53 PMSan Antonio International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
- UA22507:30 AM1h08George Bush Intercontinental Airport8:38 AMSan Antonio International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
- UA13719:35 AM1h08George Bush Intercontinental Airport10:43 AMSan Antonio International Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $56 (€47).
A bus is $542 (€449) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $591 (€489).
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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and arrive in San Antonio International Airport.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to San Antonio, TX by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Antonio, TX by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, FlixBus, Pinkbus to go to San Antonio, TX by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, FlixBus, Pinkbus.
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