How to travel from Boston to San Antonio, United States of America

The distance between Boston and San Antonio is around 1,874 miles (3,016km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Boston to San Antonio by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to San Antonio (SAT).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $515
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY, Richmond then Dallas and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,029 miles (3,265km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Boston to San Antonio by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $270 and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $515.

The distance between Boston and San Antonio is around 1,874 miles (3,016km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,765 miles (2,841km)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Boston and San Antonio by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to San Antonio is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx $515.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boston and San Antonio. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boston to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

Amtrak run train services between Boston and San Antonio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY, Richmond and Dallas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and San Antonio. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boston to San Antonio. We recommend that you take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to San Antonio (SAT). instead which will take 7h 45m.

The closest major airport to San Antonio is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (SAT) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from San Antonio. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (AUS) and County-Foster Airport (VCT) (VCT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boston and San Antonio. The distance is around 2,029 miles (3,265km) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to San Antonio is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around $515.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and San Antonio

Transport options from Boston to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
7h 45m
$515
twice daily3,016km (1,874 miles)
Bus
1 day 21h
$325
once daily3,457km (2,148 miles)
Train
2 days 6h
$270
once daily3,726km (2,315 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
$200
on demand3,265km (2,029 miles)

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Airports near San Antonio

The following major airports near San Antonio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SAT
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from San Antonio
AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
International Airport
Distance
73 miles (118km) from San Antonio
VCT
County-Foster Airport (VCT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103 miles (166km) from San Antonio