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Austin, San Antonio and Houston in 7 Days

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This trip covers Austin, San Antonio and Houston over seven days. It begins with Austin's government buildings and parks, continues to San Antonio's historic sites and missions, and ends with Houston's museums and Space Center. The order keeps travel efficient by moving south then east between cities.

7 daysAustinSan AntonioHoustonIncludes AlamoBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Austin: the Capitol and East Austin

  1. 9:00AustinSight
  2. 11:00AustinSight
  3. 14:00AustinSight
  4. 19:00AustinWalk
Day 2

Austin outdoors

  1. 9:00AustinSight
  2. 12:00AustinSight
  3. 15:00AustinWalk
  4. 20:00AustinSight
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Day 3

South Congress, then San Antonio

  1. 10:00AustinWalk
  2. 14:00Drive to San AntonioAustinTransfer
  3. 18:00San AntonioWalk
Day 4

San Antonio: the Alamo and the missions

  1. 9:00San AntonioSight
  2. 11:30San AntonioSight
  3. 13:30San AntonioSight
  4. 16:00San AntonioWalk
Day 5

Market Square, then Houston

  1. 10:00San AntonioSight
  2. 12:00San AntonioSight
  3. 14:00Drive to HoustonSan AntonioTransfer
Day 6

Houston's museums

  1. 10:00HoustonSight
  2. 13:30HoustonSight
  3. 15:00HoustonSight
  4. 17:00HoustonWalk
Day 7

Space Center Houston

  1. 9:30HoustonDay trip
  2. 17:00HoustonWalk
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Austin San Antonio and Houston?

Yes. Seven days covers the main sites in each city with time for the drives between them.

Do I need to book Space Center Houston tickets ahead?

Book online before arrival. Online tickets are usually cheaper and include the tram tours and shows.

How do I get from Austin to San Antonio?

Drive south on I-35. The trip takes about 1.5 hours without heavy traffic and there are no tolls on I-35.

When should I arrive to see the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge?

The bats fly from about March to October. Reach the bridge 30 minutes before sunset for a spot along the railing.

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