Austin to San Antonio Airport Shuttle
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How is Your Service Different?
- Any Address - We pick up and drop off at your home, business, hotel or any airport.
- Better - most rides are non-stop and no sharing in a Nice Car, SUV or Shuttle.
- Flexible - we pick you up on your schedule 24/7. It's also always free to change the date or time if your flight changes.
- Safer - we don't leave you at a bus stop, and all our drivers go through nationwide fingerprint background checks.
- Faster - most rides take half the time, because it's just you in the vehicle. No need to stop and wait everywhere.
- Convenient - Door to Door means no need to arrange or pay for a Taxi or Lyft to get home.
- Affordable - once you add it all up, it's the same price or less than other shared ride shuttles for two or more people, or less than Uber with just one person.
Daily Schedule (Austin to San Antonio)
What is your daily schedule?
We pick you up on your schedule 24/7, and take you anywhere in San Antonio. Your professional driver runs this route non-stop, door to door, in a clean, newer vehicle. You pick the time we pick you up. Normally 30 minutes after you land is enough time to get your bags and find your Prearranged pickup spot.
What is my pickup time at the airport?
We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, or 45 mins after for international flights. If you don't have bags, you can schedule your pickup time for 15 mins after you land, or 30 mins for international flights with no bags.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land if your flight is delayed for domestic flights, or 45 minutes after you land for international flights. Please let us know as soon as possible if your flight number changes. You can always text us if there is a delay. This is helpful since airlines don't always update things online when they are late.
What happens if my flight arrives early?
Call or send us a text if you want us to pick you up early at the airport, and we will let your shuttle driver know that you are ready to be picked up. Otherwise, we will pick you up at the scheduled time on your reservation. If it's hot outside, please wait inside the terminal at your prearranged pickup spot until your car or airport shuttle is a minute or so away.
How soon should I make a reservation?
Although there is no set rule that prevents booking a Austin to San Antonio Shuttle last minute, it's a good idea to make your reservation as soon as possible so a shuttle driver is available and prevent any delays with picking you up. There's no need to confirm again if you've already made a reservation, and received a confirmation email.
How long does the Austin to San Antonio trip take?
The Austin to San Antonio run covers about 80 miles door to door and takes roughly an hour and a quarter to an hour and three-quarters in normal traffic. A private ride runs non-stop — no waiting on other passengers, no fixed bus departure times to chase. Comparing driving, flying and shuttles? See our Austin to San Antonio travel options.
What time should I be picked up?
For airport drop-offs, aim to arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight — that covers security and getting to your gate. Boarding usually starts 30 minutes before departure, so schedule your pickup with a comfortable buffer. Your driver monitors traffic, and a little extra time keeps the trip stress-free by adjusting for the unexpected.
Our Great Company
Texas Shuttle LLC is based in Irving, Texas, and runs private, door-to-door shuttle service with drivers across the State of Texas. Every ride is non-stop in a clean, newer vehicle, every driver passes a nationwide fingerprint background check, and dispatch answers 24/7. Heading down the I-35 corridor? See our New Braunfels shuttle page for direct service.
Main Office
320 Decker Drive
Irving, TX 75062
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Getting from Austin to San Antonio: Your Transportation Options
The Austin to San Antonio corridor runs about 80 miles down Interstate 35. Here is an honest look at your options for making the trip.
Private door-to-door shuttle (our service)
A private shuttle is the only option that takes your whole group, with luggage, from any address in Austin to any address in San Antonio — home, hotel, business, or airport — non-stop, on the schedule you choose. There is no counter to stand in line at and no shared stops. In the Step-2 checkout, a private sedan for up to 3 passengers priced at about $390 for the whole vehicle downtown-to-downtown when we measured in September 2026, and a large SUV for 4 about $520 — roughly $130 per person. Your exact fare is priced instantly online for your exact addresses, and the price you're quoted is the price you pay — no surge pricing.
Rideshare or taxi
For a single rider with light luggage, a rideshare can work for short hops. For the 80-mile corridor, fares climb quickly, large groups may need two vehicles, and airport pickup zones can mean a long walk with bags. Surge pricing at busy times can also multiply the fare with no warning.
Driving yourself
Driving means paying to park (or in Austin, a hotel's overnight fee), doing the navigation yourself, and arriving at your meeting, hotel, or the airport already tired. If your trip starts or ends at an airport, someone else still has to shuttle your car.
Whatever you choose, check rates above — it takes under a minute and there is no obligation.
Do you pick up at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport?
Yes — we pick up at Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) around the clock, and at San Antonio International (SAT) on the other end. Follow the Ground Transportation signs after you land; your driver confirms the exact meeting spot by call or text, and pickups adjust automatically if your flight is delayed or arrives early. Coming back the other way? See the reverse San Antonio to Austin trip, or browse all Austin shuttle routes.
How much time should I allow for the trip?
Plan on about an hour and a quarter to an hour and three-quarters for the 80-mile drive in normal traffic, with extra time around Friday-afternoon rush on I-35 through San Marcos and New Braunfels. For airport drop-offs, plan to arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight — boarding usually starts 30 minutes before departure, so a comfortable buffer keeps the trip stress-free.
What is the drive from Austin to San Antonio like?
It is a straight shot down Interstate 35 for about 80 miles — you pass Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, and New Braunfels before the San Antonio skyline comes into view. In light traffic the run takes about an hour and a quarter; add time for Friday afternoons, university event weekends, and morning rush around downtown San Antonio. I-35 construction around both metros comes and goes, so your driver monitors conditions and, on airport runs, tracks your flight so a delay never costs extra.
How long does it take to get from Austin to San Antonio?
Quick answer: Austin and San Antonio are about 80 miles apart down I-35, and the trip takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in normal traffic. Friday afternoons, university event weekends, and construction zones around either metro can push it toward 2 hours.
| Option | Travel time | How it works | A good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private shuttle | About 1.25 to 1.75 hours | Door-to-door pickup on both ends, direct run, flight tracking on airport trips | UT students visiting UTSA friends, Medical Center commuters, Alamo and Spurs weekends |
| Rideshare or taxi | About 1.25 to 1.75 hours | On-demand pickup, metered long-distance fare | Last-minute solo trips with light bags |
| Driving yourself | About 1.25 to 1.75 hours | Full control, you cover fuel, tolls, and downtown parking | Travelers keeping a car in San Antonio |
Heading the other direction is just as easy — see our San Antonio to Austin trip and the San Antonio to Austin shuttle guide for pickup points, timing, and what the return drive looks like.
Do you pick up in San Marcos or New Braunfels along the way?
Yes. Because the route runs straight down I-35 through both towns, pickups in San Marcos, New Braunfels, Buda, and Kyle fit naturally into the trip. Mention your stop when booking so dispatch sequences the run correctly.
Can I book a round trip instead of one way?
Yes. Book each leg separately and pick your return time freely — many riders pair a Friday evening ride down with a Sunday afternoon ride back. Your confirmation covers both trips, and flight tracking applies on any airport leg.
Traveling around San Antonio? See our Helotes to San Antonio shuttle guide and Alamo Heights to San Antonio shuttle for pickup details and timing.
We pick up on the main highway route south of downtown Austin and then continue toward San Antonio; confirm your exact pickup address when you book.
Common riders include weekend visitors, family stops, and anyone heading between the two cities for food, sports, or a long-planned getaway. The drive is comfortable but not quick enough for a same-day business sprint, so we keep pickup and drop-off pacing grounded in real traffic patterns.
What is the drive time from Austin to San Antonio?
The direct route is typically around five to six hours, though traffic around downtown Austin and downtown San Antonio can make it longer.
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