El Paso to San Antonio by bus
San Antonio lies 808 km (502 mi) east of El Paso, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 985 km (612 mi) of road.
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| El Paso | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 78201–78299 |
Clocks in San Antonio are 1 h ahead of El Paso right now, so a 14 h 44 min journey lands 15 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from El Paso to San Antonio
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from El Paso?
808 km (502 mi) in a straight line, east of El Paso; by road roughly 985 km (612 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Paso to San Antonio by bus?
About 14 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and San Antonio?
San Antonio is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.