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How to get fromDetroit to San Antonioby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DTW - SAT
    5h 46m
    $234–1,104

  2. Fly Detroit to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DTW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 12m
    $136–1,029

  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 26m
    $290–498

  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
    38h 42m
    $511–1,085

  5. Drive 1,418.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to San Antoniocar car 1,418.8 mi
    23h 39m
    $259–374

  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
    7h 42m
    $209–926

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane CLE - SAT
    9h 50m
    $219–951

Detroit to San Antonio by bus and taxi

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration32h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and San Antonio, 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 S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Ogden & Kedzie, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 32h 26m.

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