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How to get fromSan Diego to San Antonioby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to San Antonio by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    3h 31m
    $367–777

  2. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SAN - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    $171–421

  3. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 39m
    $221–373

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    32h 56m
    $480–1,033

  5. Drive 1,273.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to San Antoniocar car 1,273.8 mi
    19h 11m
    $233–336

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    34h 42m
    $280–518

San Diego to San Antonio by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to San Antonio Bus Station via Santa Ana, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 31h 39m.

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