How much does a bus ticket from El Paso to San Antonio cost?

The bus ticket price from El Paso to San Antonio starts at R 1 190. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from El Paso to San Antonio is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from El Paso to San Antonio?

The average travel time between El Paso and San Antonio is around 16h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 803 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between El Paso and San Antonio?

The number of buses from El Paso to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from El Paso to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from El Paso to San Antonio?

When taking the bus from El Paso to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Paso to San Antonio?

Buses travelling between El Paso and San Antonio leave from Tornado Bus Station or Greyhound Station and arrive at Tornado I-35, San Antonio Bus Station, San Antonio, TX.

Bus El Paso to San Antonio from R 1 100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from El Paso to San Antonio on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:45	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to San Antonio on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	Tornado Bus Station	9h	05:30	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h	12:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h	13:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h 15m	13:15	Tornado I-35	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to San Antonio on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	Tornado Bus Station	9h	05:30	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h	12:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h	13:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h 15m	13:15	Tornado I-35	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to San Antonio on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45	Greyhound Station	10h 40m	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	Tornado Bus Station	9h	05:30	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	18h 30m	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	18h 15m	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h 45m	12:45	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	16h	12:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h	13:00	Tornado I-35	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	17h 15m	13:15	Tornado I-35	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:51 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from El Paso to San Antonio

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 864, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 15mAverage duration

811 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 190 - R 5 885	Average duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 864 - R 2 713	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 20 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the staff, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 190

Greyhound El Paso San Antonio recent customer reviews

no se puede llevar alcohol y tuve que dejar 2 tequilas que llevaba de regalo, me pudo todo lo demas genial!

Paula S.

10 October 2018

We had to switch drivers after2 hrs on the bus then the driver never showed up Until almost 3 hrs later then driver dropped me off at a truck stop instead at the greyhound station were my passenger and I were to switch buses ..then the 2nd bus was late and made a stop in a city that was not on the schedule stops 45 min out of the way.

Richard G.

4 August 2018

There was no air, it was very hot very uncomfortable some plugs didn’t work for our phones we got late to our destination no WiFi

Sonia N N.

25 June 2018

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Where are the popular stops in El Paso and San Antonio?

Stops in El Paso

A - Tornado Bus Station

B - Greyhound Station

Stops in San Antonio

A - Tornado I-35

B - San Antonio Bus Station

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from El Paso to San Antonio cost?
The bus ticket price from El Paso to San Antonio starts at R 1 190. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from El Paso to San Antonio is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from El Paso to San Antonio?
The average travel time between El Paso and San Antonio is around 16h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 803 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between El Paso and San Antonio?
The number of buses from El Paso to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from El Paso to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from El Paso to San Antonio?
When taking the bus from El Paso to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Paso to San Antonio?
Buses travelling between El Paso and San Antonio leave from Tornado Bus Station or Greyhound Station and arrive at Tornado I-35, San Antonio Bus Station, San Antonio, TX.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 1 658

12/11

R 1 658

Today

R 1 658

14/11

R 1 344

15/11

R 1 344

16/11

R 1 309

17/11

R 1 397

18/11

R 1 397

The cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 309

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 309 to R 2 007 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 309, which is on 2025-11-16.

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.