Busbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to Austin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Jay C.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Stacey C.
Bus very delayed and driver was yelling to everyone as if she were the mom. Not speaking in a good manner way
Based on 147 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at US$69
According to 42 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the power outlets. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$18
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Emily F.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Adriana Claudia N.
Decided to go with Uber instead at the last minute because a 2 hour delay would have ruined my time in Austin.
Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at US$18
Based on 4041 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at US$30
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Mildred A.
Very agressive and disgustive with people, it was a bad time
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Josh W.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Estefania P.
Bus was delayed 1 hour 40 minutes. I ended up taking Greyhound from San Antonio to Austin.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Austin, TX, US
How far is Austin from San Antonio by coach?
The distance between San Antonio and Austin by coach is approximately 74 miles (119 km).
Is there a way to reach Austin from San Antonio without a car?
You can travel to Austin from San Antonio by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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US$13
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US$15
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US$13
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US$12
The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 14 Oct 2025 with a price of US$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 US$12 to US$65 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 US$12, which is on 2025-10-14.
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.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Antonio to Austin.
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