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How to get fromMadison to San Antonioby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MSN - SAT
    7h 4m
    $194–954

  2. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MSN - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus
    10h 1m
    $183–833

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus
    29h 18m
    $251–352

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    37h 36m
    $366–806

  5. Drive  1,227.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to San Antoniocar car 1,227.5 mi
    21h 1m
    $224–324

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    7h 36m
    $196–602

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    8h 51m
    $200–912

Madison to San Antonio by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 29h 18m.

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