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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    5h 38m
    $183–905

  2. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    $154–380

  3. Bus via I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    27h 53m
    $194–384

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    30h 56m
    $454–954

  5. Drive 1,337.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Antoniocar car 1,337.8 mi
    21h 16m
    $245–353

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    29h 23m
    $202–392

Santa Monica to San Antonio by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration30h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,229 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Navarro Opposite Villita via 6th / Main, Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 27h 53m.

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