There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to Metairie by plane, bus (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAT - MSY
3h 44m$87–503Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2212
11h 22m$91–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
16h 20m$189–382Drive 535 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Metairiecar 535 mi
8h 46m$98–141Bus 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
5h 27m$405–979
San Antonio to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Metairie is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Airline @ E of Causeway via Tulane @ Loyola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between San Antonio and Metairie is 513 miles. The road distance is 538.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from San Antonio to Metairie, including transfers.
San Antonio to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
San Antonio to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 22m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Antonio to Metairie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
San Antonio to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Metairie is 538 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from San Antonio to Metairie.
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