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Compare train and bus for San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
How to get from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 AM1h45San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX8:00 AMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:15 AM1h45San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX8:00 AMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:15 PM1h25San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:40 PMAustin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 22 Texas Eagle6:48 AM2h28San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX9:16 AMAustin Station, Austin, TX$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM1h55San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX7:50 PMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 AM2h00San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:00 AMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM2h10San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX7:50 PMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Infobus, Pinkbus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach to go to Austin, TX by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Infobus, Pinkbus, Omnibus Express, RedCoach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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