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

There are 2 options to travel between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is a train with an average price of $18.

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

A train is $0.77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $19.

The fastest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 3m.

The distance from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is approximately 73 miles (118 km).

The average frequency per day from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is:

• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:

• Trains mostly depart from San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX and arrive in Austin Station, Austin, TX.
• Buses mostly depart from San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX and arrive in Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach to go to Austin, TX by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX with the following travel companies:

• 21 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Ally, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Austin, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Austin, TX to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Austin, TX, discover the vibrant music scene on Sixth Street with live performances, stroll through the scenic Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and explore the extensive art collection at the Blanton Museum of Art. Enjoy live performances at the historic Paramount Theatre and savor diverse cuisines at the Austin Food Truck Park. Visit top sights like the Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Spending 3 to 4 days in Austin, TX is ideal to explore its vibrant music scene, diverse culinary offerings, outdoor attractions like Barton Springs, and cultural landmarks such as the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.