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Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX by bus

The journey from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX by bus is 2,232.14 km and takes 48 hrs 36 mins. There are 27 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:15 a.m. and the last at 11:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX by bus for as little as $229.63 or as much as $447.37. The best price for this journey is $229.63.

Lowest Price $229.63
Journey Duration 48 hrs 36 mins
Connection per Day 27
Lowest Price $229.63
Highest Price $447.37
First Departure 2:15 a.m.
Last Departure 11:55 p.m.
Distance 2,232.14 km
Departure Washington, DC
Arrival San Antonio, TX
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX

The cheapest Washington, DC - San Antonio, TX bus tickets can be found for as low as $197.30 if you’re lucky, or $271.87 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $324.67.

Find the best day to travel to San Antonio, TX by bus

When travelling to San Antonio, TX by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound and FlixBus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX
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Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
156.25kg
Bus
167.41kg
Flight
446.43kg
Car
357.14kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX?
A bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX is $282.38. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $229.63.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX is $229.63. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Washington, DC and San Antonio, TX by bus?
Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX is 2,232.14 km.
How long does the bus between Washington, DC and San Antonio, TX take?
Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX is on average 48 hrs 36 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 36 hrs 10 mins.
Which companies operate from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX?
The bus journey from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Greyhound, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Valley Transit Co., Inc..
How many bus connections per day go from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX?
Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX has 27 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX leave?
The earliest bus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX departs at 2:15 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX depart?
The latest bus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX departs at 11:55 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $229.63 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Washington, DC and San Antonio, TX is 36 hrs 10 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Washington, DC and San Antonio, TX.
What are the CO2 emissions for Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX by bus?
The bus journey from Washington, DC to San Antonio, TX creates 167.41kg of CO2 emissions.

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