There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to San Antonio by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane LAN - SAT
7h 20m$171–774Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane GRR - SAT
8h 48m$146–706Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus Chicago
32h 23m$290–388Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
39h 50m$353–820Drive 1,419.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit to San Antoniocar 1,419.1 mi
23h 40m$259–375Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DTW - SAT
5h 49m$234–1,104
Michigan to San Antonio by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to San Antonio is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 23h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to San Antonio is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to San Antonio. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Detroit, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.
The distance between Michigan and San Antonio is 1216 miles. The road distance is 1427.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to San Antonio without a car is to bus which takes 32h 23m and costs $290 - $390.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Michigan to San Antonio, including transfers.
Michigan to San Antonio bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to San Antonio is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $390 and takes 32h 23m.
Michigan to San Antonio bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
San Antonio is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 1:16 PM in Michigan and 12:16 PM in San Antonio.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Ogden & Kedzie, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 32h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Detroit to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to San Antonio is 1427 miles. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Michigan to San Antonio.
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