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Omio recommends booking the train 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 €10, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX
Travel to Austin, 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 San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX.

You can get to Austin, TX from San Antonio, TX 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Austin, TX:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Austin, TX from San Antonio, TX is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Austin, TX by train takes 2 h 26 min on average.
The distance is approximately 73 miles (118 km) from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX.
The average frequency per day from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX is:
- 19 buses a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX as scheduled services by train or 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:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX:
- You can go to Austin, TX from San Antonio, TX by bus with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX on Omio.
- You can travel from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with Amtrak from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus or Megabus 19 direct buses per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Austin, TX as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX.
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