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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DCA - SAT
    6h 5m
    $276–1,208

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane IAD - SAT
    6h 8m
    $166–757

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop 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
    37h 33m
    $238–482

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria 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
    40h 25m
    $447–952

  5. Drive 1,563.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to San Antoniocar car 1,563.1 mi
    25h 49m
    $286–413

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane BWI - SAT
    6h 52m
    $196–863

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DCA - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 20m
    $188–983

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane IAD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $168–1,132

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria 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
    45h 25m
    $542–1,182

Fairfax to San Antonio by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to San Antonio Bus Station via Dunn Loring+Bay F, Dunn Loring Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 37h 33m.

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