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Is it better to travel by bus or train from El Paso to San Antonio?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from El Paso to San Antonio.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€88.51 | Avg. Price€90.26 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips10 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration15h 49m | Duration12h 15m |
Bus from El Paso to San Antonio: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from El Paso to San Antonio. Traveling by bus from El Paso to San Antonio usually takes around 15 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 7 hours,
| Distance | 502 mi (808 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €62.58 |
| Trips per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from El Paso to San Antonio?
Bus tickets for a trip from El Paso to San Antonio cost €87.21 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from El Paso to San Antonio by travel date
Bus tickets from El Paso to San Antonio are expected to cost between €84 and €103 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to San Antonio within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €89. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
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 28 days in advance to save up to €82.22.
What bus companies travel from El Paso to San Antonio?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from El Paso to San Antonio that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 9 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 15h 45m | €102.56 |
| Tornado Bus | 9 | 16h 5m | €88.17 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 3 bus trips from El Paso to San Antonio every day, with the average journey taking around 15 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Antonio usually start from €63.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from El Paso to San Antonio
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 502 miles from El Paso to San Antonio. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from El Paso to San Antonio for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to San Antonio, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from El Paso to San Antonio, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from El Paso to San Antonio every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 10 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from El Paso to San Antonio; ticket prices start at €87.28.
City Information
El Paso
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El Paso takes you to a world of art, history, entertainment, and style. Also known as the Sun City, El Paso is more than just stories of outlaws and their notoriety. While it is the city where one can learn about the lives of jailbreaker Billy the Kid and gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, it is also home to inspiring historical figures such as city attorney Richard F. Burges and missionary Fray Garcia.
El Paso has an exciting mix of art galleries and museums that depicts the city's rich culture and history. These are the reasons why El Paso lures thousands of painters, sculptors, photographers, and muralists from around the world. Among the best art galleries in the area are the Agave Rosa Gallery, Encaustic International Art Studio, and Ho Baron Sculpture Garden.
El Paso delivers when it comes to family and adult entertainment as well. Kids would surely love exploring the El Paso Zoo, trying the rides at the Western Playland, and biking along the Rio Grande. For adults, El Paso's regional casinos are worth visiting. And if you’re a fan of a mixed drink, El Paso is home to some of the country’s cheapest cocktails.
El Paso is easily accessible via train, bus, or air. Flights arrive at the El Paso International Airport or just north of the state border in Las Cruces, NM (the Las Cruces Shuttle runs from this airport to El Paso several times daily). Ground travel includes train service on Amtrak and bus service on several major bus carriers from El Paso to other destinations in Texas and beyond.
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 bus leave from in El Paso?
Main departure station: 400 W Paisano Dr
El Paso has two bus stations with service to San Antonio.
All bus stations in El Paso:
400 W Paisano Dr
Bus Terminal
Where does the bus arrive in San Antonio?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Antonio.
All bus stations in San Antonio:
Tornado Bus Station
Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St
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