There are 4 ways to get from Metairie to San Antonio by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MSY - SAT
3h 43m$104–604Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
11h 38m$88–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain Sunset Limited
16h 38m$183–384Drive 535.7 mi
- Drive from Metairie to San Antoniocar 535.7 mi
8h 49m$98–142
Metairie to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to San Antonio is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to San Antonio is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at San Antonio Bus Station via Main Library and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to San Antonio station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at San Antonio Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
The distance between Metairie and San Antonio is 512 miles. The road distance is 538.8 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Metairie to San Antonio, including transfers.
Metairie to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to San Antonio is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 38m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metairie to San Antonio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Metairie to San Antonio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to San Antonio is 539 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Metairie to San Antonio.
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