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How to get fromDetroit to Elmendorfby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Elmendorf by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DTW - SAT
    5h 49m
    $297–1,182

  2. Fly Detroit to Victoria Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)plane plane DTW - VCT
    2. Drive from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Elmendorfcar car
    9h 11m
    $151–681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus Chicago
    32h 33m
    $320–430

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    39h 2m
    $423–967

  5. Drive  1,427.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Elmendorfcar car 1,427.4 mi
    23h 52m
    $261–377

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAN - SAT
    8h 38m
    $232–854

  7. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 5m
    $249–402

Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,260.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Elmendorf, TX, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Elmendorf via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio in around 32h 33m.

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