Cheap bus tickets from Houston to San Antonio

There are several bus options that can take you from Houston to San Antonio:

• FlixBus US: 10 daily buses from $27
• Greyhound: 6 daily buses from $27
• RedCoach Business: 1 daily buses from $31
• Shutto: 8 daily buses from $87
• Tornado Bus: 7 daily buses from $50

What bus companies travel from Houston to San Antonio?

There are 5 bus lines from Houston to San Antonio available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 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:

• FlixBus US

  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 10 trips per day from Houston to San Antonio, and the average ticket for this route costs only $40.71.

  
• Greyhound

  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 6 bus trips from Houston to San Antonio every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Antonio usually start from $27.48.

  
• RedCoach Business

  Book RedCoach Business from Houston to San Antonio from $30.99. Typically there is one RedCoach Business schedule per day from Houston to San Antonio and you can expect on average to pay $43.51 for a RedCoach Business ticket to San Antonio. In Houston, RedCoach Business departs to San Antonio from Downtown - 808 Jefferson St. In San Antonio, RedCoach Business arrives at San Antonio.

  An average trip on RedCoach Business from Houston to San Antonio takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

  On weekends, RedCoach Business offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay $30.99 for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to San Antonio.

• Shutto

  Book Shutto from Houston to San Antonio from $87. There are 8 trips per day offered by Shutto from Houston to San Antonio and you can expect on average to pay $87 for a Shutto ticket to San Antonio. In Houston, Shutto departs to San Antonio from Houston (The Galleria). In San Antonio, Shutto arrives at San Antonio (Midtown) and one other station.

  An average trip on Shutto from Houston to San Antonio takes 6 hours and 53 minutes, while the fastest available Shutto trip will get you to San Antonio in 3 hours and 5 minutes.

  On weekends, Shutto offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $87 for a weekend trip to San Antonio.

• Tornado Bus

  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.

City Information

Houston

Houston, Texas is one of the most populous cities and among the most expansive cities in the U.S. As a result, Houston has become the leading commercial center in the Southern United States. Astronomy aficionados recognize Houston as the city where NASA’s Mission Control Center is located, and music fans know Houston as the birthplace of Queen B herself, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

Even though Houston has a relatively small downtown area, it is packed with exciting things you can do while you’re in town. If you’re in the mood for a cultural outing, head to the Theater District where you are sure to find a play or a music performance you’d enjoy, or check out the Museum District that boasts more than 20 different museums and galleries. Since Houston is the most racially and ethnically diverse city in the country, its restaurant scene is one of a kind offering a rich variety of cuisines from all over the world. The many experiences available in Houston make it one of Texas' best vacation destinations.

As one of the main metropolitan cities in the U.S., Houston is very well connected to the rest of the country and the world. The main bus and train stations are both located right in the heart of downtown making it easy to get to your final destination by public transit or car. There are also several airports within the city’s vicinity that provide a good variety of options depending on where you’re flying to or from.

San Antonio

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.

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