There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 San Antonio International Airport
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAT - ATL
3h 57m$134–904Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1110 / ...
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
18h 37m$163–222Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
29h 5m$260–631Drive 985.1 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Atlantacar 985.1 mi
16h 1m$180–260Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane AUS - ATL
6h 15m$187–426Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1110 / ...
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
20h 40m$160–259
San Antonio to Atlanta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Atlanta is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Atlanta via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.
The distance between San Antonio and Atlanta is 895 miles. The road distance is 990.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Atlanta without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 18h 37m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from San Antonio to Atlanta, including transfers.
San Antonio to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
San Antonio to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 18h 37m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 29h 5m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Five Points Station via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, and Doraville Station in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Antonio to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of San Antonio. It is currently 3:32 PM in San Antonio and 4:32 PM in Atlanta.
San Antonio to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Atlanta is 991 miles. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from San Antonio to Atlanta.
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