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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAT - DCA
    5h 15m
    $234–1,105

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

    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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane AUS - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $149–1,230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Hyatt Regency Galleria Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus bus 453
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    33h 45m
    $364–487

  4. 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 13m
    $917–1,486

  5. Drive  1,580.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Washington DCcar car 1,580.7 mi
    26h 1m
    $271–391

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

    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 39m
    $183–854

  7. 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
    5h 59m
    $175–1,356

  8. 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 20m
    $158–729

  9. 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 59m
    $167–778

  10. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    35h 41m
    $279–459

San Antonio to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,394.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Washington DC via Hyatt Regency Galleria Houston, Sage Rd @ Alabama St, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Newnan Park and Ride, Atlanta Downtown, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 33h 45m.

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