How to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX

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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $159.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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Driving

$46

Average price

Cheapest

$58

Average price

$340

Average price

$41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

Average total duration

5h 8m

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30m

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5h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 11m

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3h 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

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United

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The cheapest way to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $58 (€48).

A bus is $294 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $340 (€280).

The fastest way to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users.

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from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX

How to get from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • Valley Transit
    6:35 AM3h45
    Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX
    10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Valley Transit
    6:35 AM3h45
    Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX
    10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2198
    9:40 PM1h02
    George Bush Intercontinental Airport
    10:42 PMSan Antonio International Airport
    $3891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Valley Transit
    6:00 AM4h20
    Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    10:20 AMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:30 PM3h35
    Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    6:05 PMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    11:55 AM3h25
    Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    3:20 PMSan Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA6201
    9:39 AM1h07
    George Bush Intercontinental Airport
    10:46 AMSan Antonio International Airport
    $3891One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2250
    7:20 AM1h07
    George Bush Intercontinental Airport
    8:27 AMSan Antonio International Airport
    $3891One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1819
    2:31 PM1h08
    George Bush Intercontinental Airport
    3:39 PMSan Antonio International Airport
    $3891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX

Travel to San Antonio, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX.

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There are 3 options to travel between Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $58 (€48).

A bus is $294 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX costing on average $340 (€280).

The fastest way to travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

The distance from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX is:
  • Around 50 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX:
  • Trains mostly depart from Houston Station, Houston, TX and arrive in San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX.
  • Flights mostly depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and arrive in San Antonio International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX and arrive in San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach to go to San Antonio, TX by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Antonio, TX by train.
  • Travel with United, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to San Antonio, TX by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct flights per day with United.
Omio customers who travel from Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, New Orleans, LA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Antonio, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.
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