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

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to San Antonio by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane BHM - SAT
    4h 34m
    $147–720

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    21h 25m
    $139–268

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2212
    19h 14m
    $188–356

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    24h 14m
    $278–596

  5. Drive 838.2 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to San Antoniocar car 838.2 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

  6. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane HSV - SAT
    6h 37m
    $148–725

  7. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BHM - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus
    7h 25m
    $156–761

Birmingham to San Antonio by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham to San Antonio Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 24h 14m.

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