There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Michigan by plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 San Antonio International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAT - DTW
5h 28m$233–1,103Fly San Antonio International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SAT - LAN
7h 10m$133–653Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
32h$283–383Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
37h 51m$382–920Drive 1,418.9 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Detroitcar 1,418.9 mi
23h 42m$259–374Fly San Antonio International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SAT - FNT
6h 54m$161–691Fly San Antonio International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SAT - GRR
7h 45m$215–1,105Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)plane AUS - DTW
7h 46m$136–1,025
San Antonio to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Michigan is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $1,100 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio to Michigan. However, there are services departing from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita and arriving at Larned & Woodward via Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Michigan. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 51m.
The distance between San Antonio and Michigan is 1246 miles. The road distance is 1427.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 32h and costs $280 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from San Antonio to Michigan, including transfers.
San Antonio to Michigan bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio station.
San Antonio to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $390 and takes 32h, you could also train, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 37h 51m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Michigan, 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 Larned & Woodward 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 32h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $217–268
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $263–268
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Booking & Getting There
San Antonio to Michigan bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of San Antonio. It is currently 1:36 AM in San Antonio and 2:36 AM in Michigan.
San Antonio to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Michigan is 1427 miles. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from San Antonio to Michigan.
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