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How to get fromAlton to San Antonioby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane STL - SAT
    3h 20m
    $182–761

  2. Drive 917.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to San Antoniocar car 917.7 mi
    15h 15m
    $168–242

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 4m
    $202–340

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    28h 22m
    $330–712

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to San Antonio Bus Station via Saint Louis, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Denton in around 22h 4m.

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