There are 11 ways to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway
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 Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAT - PHL
5h 53m$214–954Fly San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
cheapest- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SAT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 47m$185–697Bus via New York
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
38h 29m$285–419Train (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 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent
46h 47m$597–1,224Drive 1,716.9 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Philadelphiacar 1,716.9 mi
28h 30m$314–453Fly San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SAT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 2m$205–1,453Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane AUS - PHL
7h 34m$238–981Fly San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAT - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 16m$255–1,048Fly San Antonio International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAT - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 28m$676–856Fly San Antonio International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAT - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 49m$585–1,720Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
39h$282–549
San Antonio to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia is to bus via New York which costs $280 - $420 and takes 38h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta and New York City Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 47m.
The distance between San Antonio and Philadelphia is 1520 miles. The road distance is 1727 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via New York which takes 38h 29m and costs $280 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia, including transfers.
San Antonio to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
San Antonio to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $280 - $420 and takes 38h 29m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 46h 47m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, and New York City Chinatown in around 38h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.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 Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Atlanta to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $100–150
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San Antonio to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of San Antonio. It is currently 3:34 PM in San Antonio and 4:34 PM in Philadelphia.
San Antonio to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Philadelphia is 1727 miles. It takes approximately 28h 30m to drive from San Antonio to Philadelphia.
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