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Baton Rouge - San Antonio Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 16 intercity coaches per day from Baton Rouge to San Antonio. Traveling by coach from Baton Rouge to San Antonio usually takes around 10 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance446 mi (718 km)
Shortest duration8h 55m
Cheapest price£28.38
Trips per day12
Most frequent serviceTornado Bus
Coach lines3

How much is a coach ticket from Baton Rouge to San Antonio?

£36.14 is the average price of a bus ticket from Baton Rouge to San Antonio. Any tickets cheaper than £36.14 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

£72£48£24AprMay

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Baton Rouge to San Antonio is expected to be between £33 and £69. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 15 May 2024, when tickets are available for 15 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £46.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Baton Rouge to San Antonio, mark your calendar for October. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £37. However, taking the bus from Baton Rouge to San Antonio during August is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £118. The best way to find deals on a trip in August is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

£120£96£72£48£243020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to £97.82.

What coach companies travel from Baton Rouge to San Antonio?

There are 3 bus lines from Baton Rouge to San Antonio available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, Tornado Bus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US310h 20m£49.82
Greyhound410h 19m£47.30
Tornado Bus1112h 22m£161.16
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Baton Rouge to San Antonio, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Baton Rouge to San Antonio every day, with the average journey taking around 10 hours and 19 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Antonio usually start from £28.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 10 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 446 miles from Baton Rouge to San Antonio. However, the fastest coach only takes 8 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in San Antonio. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Baton Rouge to San Antonio, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 16 scheduled coaches that travel from Baton Rouge to San Antonio every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 12 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Baton Rouge to San Antonio; ticket prices start at £67.20.

City Information

Baton Rouge

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The humbler and more genial cousin of New Orleans, Baton Rouge is an attractive city with a rich history and remarkable cultural landmarks. The top destination in Baton Rouge is Louisiana's Old State Capitol. Boasting a Gothic Revival architectural style and awe-inspiring towers, the building is now a museum with numerous exhibits about the state's history. Next, visit the USS Kidd, considered one of the world's most authentically restored marine vessels. For those interested in rural American life, check out the LSU Rural Museum, whose exhibitions focus on the working classes of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Baton Rouge's food scene is just as vibrant as New Orleans', with a wide range of options to choose from. Those who love fine dining should not miss out on St Francisville Inn & Restaurant, which offers Southern specialties and amazing pub dishes. For a more unique taste, check out Cocha, which offers seasonal local dishes.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is the main airport in the city, located just 10 miles north of downtown. The city's bus terminal on Florida Blvd serves Amtrak trains as well as intercity Greyhound and Jefferson Lines buses.

San Antonio

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San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.

If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.

Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.

San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Baton Rouge?

Main departure station: Albertsons Bakery

Baton Rouge has two coach stations with service to San Antonio.

All coach stations in Baton Rouge:

  • Albertsons Bakery

  • Baton Rouge Park & Ride

Where does the coach arrive in San Antonio?

Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station

Coaches arrive in San Antonio at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in San Antonio:

  • Tornado Bus Station

  • Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St

  • Pearl District - 612 Avenue A

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