How to travel from Austin to San Antonio, United States of America

The distance between Austin and San Antonio is around 79 miles (128km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Austin to San Antonio by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to San Antonio.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
Operated by

Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.

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Train

Take the train to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $35
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance79 miles (128km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Austin to San Antonio by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $8.

The distance between Austin and San Antonio is around 79 miles (128km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74 miles (119km)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Austin and San Antonio by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to San Antonio is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx $8.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Austin and San Antonio. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Austin and San Antonio with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

Amtrak run train services between Austin and San Antonio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Austin and San Antonio with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. run regular bus services between Austin and San Antonio. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to San Antonio. We recommend that you take the bus to San Antonio. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to San Antonio is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (SAT) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from San Antonio. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (AUS) and County-Foster Airport (VCT) (VCT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and San Antonio. The distance is around 79 miles (128km) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to San Antonio is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Austin and San Antonio

Transport options from Austin to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
every 3 hours129km (80 miles)
Train
3h 25m
$35
once daily132km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
$8
on demand128km (79 miles)

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Airports near San Antonio

The following major airports near San Antonio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SAT
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from San Antonio
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
International Airport
Distance
73 miles (118km) from San Antonio
VCT
County-Foster Airport (VCT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103 miles (166km) from San Antonio