How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Austin start from $18. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Austin?

The average bus trip duration from San Antonio to Austin is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 77 miles (123 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 28m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tornado Bus , Greyhound , RedCoach , Valley Transit , Turimex Internacional .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Austin at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Austin?

A bus trip from San Antonio to Austin generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Austin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4123 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Austin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Antonio to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Antonio to Austin from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 30m	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 25m	8:40pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 25m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 30m	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 25m	8:40pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 25m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 25m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	10:23am	Tornado I-35	1h 23m	11:46am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 5m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 25m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	10:23am	Tornado I-35	1h 23m	11:46am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 5m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 25m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 25m	8:40pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 5m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 5m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 25m	8:40pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 20m	12:20pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Austin on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 5m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 25m	8:40pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1h 30m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	San Antonio Bus Station	2h 30m	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 28mAverage Duration

73 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $80	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $27	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and Austin?

Stops in San Antonio

A
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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B
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,946 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers praise the comfortable bus and friendly driver. However, there were issues with unclear signage at the Pearl District stop in San Antonio causing confusion for passengers. Despite an alert of a 1-hour delay that did not happen, overall satisfaction was high with excellent and affordable pricing recommended by some customers.

FlixBus San Antonio Austin recent customer reviews

Horrible. I was at the bus stop at 10:15, when the bus was scheduled to depart, and the bus never arrived or departed way earlier. No notification of this on the app. Horrible.

Jay C.

December 2, 2024

The bus was comfortable and the driver was friendly. The bus stop signage in the Pearl District of San Antonio was not very clear and most passengers arriving in the area were confused where to go at first. There was also an alert sent out stating the bus was going to be delayed 1 hour when it actually left on time, so thankfully we did not wander too far or we would have missed it.

Stacey C.

November 14, 2023

Bus very delayed and driver was yelling to everyone as if she were the mom. Not speaking in a good manner way

Jimena M.

October 13, 2023

Tornado Bus

3/5168 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi4.1

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,9 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 $59 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

3.5/587,485 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 San Antonio Austin recent customer reviews

I am 19 and was hit on by the much much older bus driver and he kept talking to me after i said no. unacceptable and i will never ride a bus ever again.

Emily F.

April 4, 2023

everything was generally good. the only thing was that the bus itself felt like it need a bit of a face lift. it was a bit run down and not as comfortable. but regardless, it was perfectly fine to travel.

Adriana Claudia N.

April 22, 2019

Decided to go with Uber instead at the last minute because a 2 hour delay would have ruined my time in Austin.

Daniel T.

August 4, 2018

RedCoach

4/54,129 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.9

RedCoach is a US-based bus company that has become popular for offering comfortable, affordable rides in Florida and Texas, with fewer stops between destinations. They have three different bus classes: first-class, executive and economy, each one of them offering different amenities and conveniences. First-class and executive buses have fewer seats, which are extra wide, recline up to 140 degrees, and there's extra legroom, offering extra pleasant rides. In all classes, you can find high-quality services, seats designed to provide extra comfort, free Wi-FI, power outlets and bathrooms. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your tickets up to three hours before the travel date for free.

RedCoach San Antonio Austin recent customer reviews

It was very good. No problem. The bus was clean the driver was very concern about the passengers. There was problem with the bathrooms and she said she will accommodate the passengers by stopping if anyone wanted to used the bathroom.

Mildred A.

May 11, 2025

Very agressive and disgustive with people, it was a bad time

Edgard N.

October 26, 2023

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.8

Turimex Internacional

3/5649 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.8

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, customers mention difficulties in reaching customer support when trying to address these concerns.

Turimex San Antonio Austin recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour late and there was no one in the “terminal” to communicate what was happening.

Josh W.

November 29, 2024

We didn’t even get on the bus as it was more than 2 hours delayed and we had flights to catch in our destination

Estefania P.

October 29, 2024

Bus was delayed 1 hour 40 minutes. I ended up taking Greyhound from San Antonio to Austin.

Mike F.

July 31, 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Austin start from $18. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Austin?
The average bus trip duration from San Antonio to Austin is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 77 miles (123 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 28m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Greyhound, RedCoach, Valley Transit, Turimex Internacional.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Austin at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Austin?
A bus trip from San Antonio to Austin generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Austin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4123 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Austin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Antonio to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/04

$18

01/05

$17

Today

$16

01/07

$13

01/08

$12

01/09

$13

01/10

$13

01/11

$12

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $55 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2026-01-08.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.