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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m 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 $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.64. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 27m 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 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.
- FlixBus5:55 PM1h55San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX7:50 PMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:55 PM1h55San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX7:50 PMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 PM1h25San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:40 PMAustin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 22 Texas Eagle6:48 AM2h28San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX9:16 AMAustin Station, Austin, TX$261One-way0 transfers
- 422 Texas Eagle6:48 AM2h28San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX9:16 AMAustin Station, Austin, TX$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM2h10San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX7:50 PMAustin, South Congress Transit Center, TX$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM2h15San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX8:10 PMAustin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM2h30San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:10 PMAustin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 23 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 Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus to go to Austin, TX by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 23 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus.
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