LA → TX · about 505 miles
New Orleans to San Antonio bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 8 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to San Antonio. The fastest takes 10 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 9:00 AM and the last at 12:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 8
- Fastest trip
- 10h 05m
- First departure
- 9:00 AM
- Last departure
- 12:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 12:05 AM +1 day | 15h 05m | Mon, Wed, Sat | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 10:45 PM | 10h 05m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in San Antonio The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in San Antonio
Return trip: San Antonio to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to San Antonio?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 15 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to San Antonio?
The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat) and the last at 12:40 PM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to San Antonio?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to San Antonio leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.