How far is El Paso from San Antonio?

The distance separating El Paso and San Antonio is 498 miles (803 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Paso to San Antonio?

Most of the buses traveling from El Paso to San Antonio leave from Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Tornado I-35. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tower of the Americas, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Natural Bridge Caverns, La Villita Historic Arts Village and The Alamo.

Bus El Paso to San Antonio from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Paso to San Antonio on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Tornado Bus Station	9h	5:30am	Tornado I-35	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to San Antonio on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Tornado Bus Station	9h	5:30am	Tornado I-35	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45pm	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to San Antonio on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Tornado Bus Station	9h	5:30am	Tornado I-35	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45pm	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to San Antonio on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Tornado Bus Station	9h	5:30am	Tornado I-35	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45pm	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for El Paso to San Antonio on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Tornado Bus Station	9h	5:30am	Tornado I-35	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	4:20am	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:40pm	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45pm	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Antonio

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

503 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $352	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $156	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,4 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $101 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound El Paso San Antonio recent customer reviews

no se puede llevar alcohol y tuve que dejar 2 tequilas que llevaba de regalo, me pudo todo lo demas genial!

Paula S.

October 10, 2018

We had to switch drivers after2 hrs on the bus then the driver never showed up Until almost 3 hrs later then driver dropped me off at a truck stop instead at the greyhound station were my passenger and I were to switch buses ..then the 2nd bus was late and made a stop in a city that was not on the schedule stops 45 min out of the way.

Richard G.

August 4, 2018

There was no air, it was very hot very uncomfortable some plugs didn’t work for our phones we got late to our destination no WiFi

Sonia N N.

June 25, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in El Paso and San Antonio?

Stops in El Paso

A - Tornado Bus Station

B - Greyhound Station

Stops in San Antonio

A - Tornado I-35

B - San Antonio Bus Station

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US by bus

How far is El Paso from San Antonio?
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What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$95

11/17

$115

Today

$95

11/19

$95

11/20

$93

11/21

$95

11/22

$95

11/23

$105

The cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $93 to $119 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Tornado Bus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.