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How to get fromSacramento to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SMF - SAT
    6h 56m
    $174–755

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SMF - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $105–240

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    36h 28m
    $288–492

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    44h 23m
    $627–1,312

  5. Drive 1,704.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Antoniocar car 1,704.2 mi
    27h 15m
    $311–450

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SFO - SAT
    8h 7m
    $189–278

  7. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 20m
    $205–378

Sacramento to San Antonio by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration44h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cathedral Square Station to Navarro Opposite Villita via City College Station, Sacramento, Tucson, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 36h 28m.

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