There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane GRR - SAT
7h 58m$186–856Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus Chicago
30h 31m$249–434Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
37h 44m$466–1,016Drive 1,343.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to San Antoniocar 1,343.9 mi
22h 13m$246–355Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MDW - SAT
9h 21m$223–926Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane ORD - SAT
9h 45m$230–673Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane GRR - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
8h 43m$197–881Taxi to Muskegon, fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MKG - SAT
6h 59m$204–649Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DTW - SAT
9h 9m$255–1,168
Grand Rapids to San Antonio by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to San Antonio. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at San Antonio Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 44m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and San Antonio is 1197 miles. The road distance is 1351.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 30h 31m and costs $240 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to San Antonio bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to San Antonio is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $440 and takes 30h 31m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 37h 44m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 30h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Muskegon to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Muskegon to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Muskegon to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $180–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to San Antonio bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
San Antonio is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 3:23 AM in Grand Rapids and 2:23 AM in San Antonio.
Grand Rapids to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to San Antonio is 1352 miles. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Grand Rapids to San Antonio.
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