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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €151.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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Driving

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

€296

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€34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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30m

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4h 48m

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1h 48m

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3h 0m

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2h 52m

Average total duration

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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United

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The cheapest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is a bus with an average price of €33.

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

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average €50.

A bus is €222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average €254.

The fastest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Train takes on average 4h 6m.

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

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from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX

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

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The best way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    7:00 PM3h25
    San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    10:25 PMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    7:00 PM3h25
    San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    10:25 PMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA6248
    5:30 AM1h06
    San Antonio International Airport
    6:36 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    1:30 PM4h25
    San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    5:55 PMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    7:35 AM3h25
    San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    11:00 AMHouston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX
    401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Valley Transit
    11:35 AM3h45
    San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX
    3:20 PMHouston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA6198
    11:34 AM1h09
    San Antonio International Airport
    12:43 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA465
    5:59 PM1h11
    San Antonio International Airport
    7:10 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2821
    9:30 AM1h13
    San Antonio International Airport
    10:43 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers

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

Travel to Houston, 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 Houston, TX.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Antonio, TX and Houston, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is a bus with an average price of €33.

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

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average €50.

A bus is €222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX costing on average €254.

The fastest way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Train takes on average 4h 6m.

The distance from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Antonio, TX and Houston, 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 San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Antonio International Airport and arrive in George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX and arrive in Houston Station, Houston, TX.
  • Buses mostly depart from San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX and arrive in Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Houston, TX by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach to go to Houston, TX by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Houston, TX by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with United.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Pinkbus, Infobus, RedCoach.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Dallas, TX, New Orleans, LA, Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Houston, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Houston, TX to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Houston, TX, you can visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, explore vibrant street art in the Houston Heights, and enjoy performances at the Houston Symphony. Discover the culinary scene with a food tour, and catch a baseball game at Minute Maid Park. For sights, explore Space Center Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Houston Zoo, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy outdoor activities at Buffalo Bayou Park with its trails and gardens.
To fully experience Houston, TX, including its cultural attractions, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods, spending three to four days is recommended.

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