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

The bus ticket price from San Antonio to El Paso starts at R 1 022. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to El Paso 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 San Antonio to El Paso?

The average travel time between San Antonio and El Paso is around 19h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 803 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from San Antonio to El Paso can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to El Paso by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to El Paso?

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

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

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

Bus San Antonio to El Paso from R 1 143 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Tornado I-35	8h 45m	06:55	Tornado Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 25m	15:35	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	19h 5m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 20m	06:00	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	20h 10m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:15	Tornado I-35	20h	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	10:15	Tornado I-35	21h	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Tornado I-35	8h 45m	06:55	Tornado Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 25m	15:35	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	19h 5m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 20m	06:00	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	20h 10m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	10:45	Tornado I-35	20h 30m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	19h 21m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 25m	15:35	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Tornado I-35	8h 45m	06:55	Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 20m	06:00	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	19h 5m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	20h 10m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	10:45	Tornado I-35	20h 30m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	19h 21m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 25m	15:35	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Tornado I-35	8h 45m	06:55	Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 20m	06:00	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	19h 5m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	20h 10m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	10:45	Tornado I-35	20h 30m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	19h 21m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to El Paso on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Tornado I-35	8h 45m	06:55	Tornado Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:10	San Antonio Bus Station	10h 25m	15:35	Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:10	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 15m	11:25	Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	19h 5m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	San Antonio Bus Station	18h 20m	06:00	Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	20h 10m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite	Bus	10:45	Tornado I-35	20h 30m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Elite	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	19h 21m	06:15	Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:33 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to El Paso

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 568, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 40mAverage duration

811 kmDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 022 - R 5 609	Average duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 568 - R 3 296	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 16 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 022, with the trip lasting on average 862.

Greyhound San Antonio El Paso recent customer reviews

Terrible service. Central station was very bad. Terrible service. Bad experience.

Felicitas Cano S.

2 June 2019

The seats were very comfy and I was very pleased to see an outlet to charge my phone. This bus ride experience went well

Briana B.

5 November 2017

While the bus was on schedule and everything flowed well, the staff was less than polite.

Marco M.

18 September 2017

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Stops in El Paso

A - Tornado Bus Station

B - Greyhound Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Antonio to El Paso cost?
The bus ticket price from San Antonio to El Paso starts at R 1 022. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Antonio to El Paso 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 San Antonio to El Paso?
The average travel time between San Antonio and El Paso is around 19h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 803 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Antonio and El Paso?
The number of buses from San Antonio to El Paso can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Antonio to El Paso by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Antonio to El Paso?
When taking the bus from San Antonio to El Paso, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio to El Paso?
Buses travelling between San Antonio and El Paso leave from San Antonio Bus Station or Tornado I-35 and arrive at Tornado Bus Station, Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 1 670

13/11

R 1 670

Today

R 1 670

15/11

R 1 670

16/11

R 1 670

17/11

R 1 494

18/11

R 1 441

19/11

R 1 529

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 441

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 El Paso, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 441 to R 5 272 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 441, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Greyhound 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.