There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane LAN - SAT
6h 6m$161–724Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus
33h 50m$284–389Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
38h 37m$408–1,113Drive 1,382.6 mi
- Drive from Lansing to San Antoniocar 1,382.6 mi
22h 51m$253–365
Lansing to San Antonio by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to San Antonio is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 22h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to San Antonio is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to San Antonio. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at San Antonio Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 37m.
The distance between Lansing and San Antonio is 1216 miles. The road distance is 1390.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 33h 50m and costs $280 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lansing to San Antonio, including transfers.
Lansing to San Antonio bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
Lansing to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to San Antonio is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $390 and takes 33h 50m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $1,200 and takes 38h 37m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Harrison & Kedzie, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 33h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $217–269
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $264–269
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to San Antonio bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
San Antonio is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 3:24 AM in Lansing and 2:24 AM in San Antonio.
Lansing to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to San Antonio is 1391 miles. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from Lansing to San Antonio.
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