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How to get fromSan Antonio to Altonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to Alton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAT - STL
    3h 59m
    $181–766

  2. Drive 918.3 mi

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    1. Drive from San Antonio to Altoncar car 918.3 mi
    15h 16m
    $168–243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus
    22h 45m
    $201–342

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    26h 14m
    $339–699

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane AUS - STL
    5h 52m
    $414–991

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Alton via Denton, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Saint Louis in around 22h 45m.

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