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How to get fromNew Orleans to San Antonioby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, line 7 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MSY - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus bus
    4h 4m
    $104–604

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2212
    10h 5m
    $85–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    15h 5m
    $180–380

  4. Drive 540.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to San Antoniocar car 540.9 mi
    8h 54m
    $99–143

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MSY - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    $405–979

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane GPT - SAT
    6h 36m
    $148–714

  7. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston to San Antoniobus bus Houston
    12h 18m
    $185–254

New Orleans to San Antonio by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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