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How to get fromSan Antonio to Detroitby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAT - DTW
    5h 47m
    $233–1,103

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane AUS - DTW
    8h 5m
    $136–1,025

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    31h 52m
    $288–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    37h 21m
    $394–902

  5. Drive  1,418.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Detroitcar car 1,418.9 mi
    23h 42m
    $259–374

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane SAT - YQG
    10h 49m
    $244–1,104

San Antonio to Detroit by bus, taxi, subway, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Cass & Michigan via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Chicago, Ashland-Orange, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 31h 52m.

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