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How to get fromSan Antonio to Washington DCby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Antonio to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAT - DCA
    5h 26m
    $214–955

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 48m
    $143–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    34h 13m
    $265–513

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2212
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    39h 6m
    $462–947

  5. Drive 1,580.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Washington DCcar car 1,580.7 mi
    26h 2m
    $289–417

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAT - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 12m
    $186–1,356

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane AUS - DCA
    7h
    $218–1,032

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane AUS - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 35m
    $167–1,131

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane AUS - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    8h
    $350–1,283

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    44h 12m
    $560–1,178

San Antonio to Washington DC by bus and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration34h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,394.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Washington DC via Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, E St NE+Columbus Circle NE, and 13 St NW+G St NW in around 34h 13m.

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