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

The distance between Denver and San Antonio is around 931 miles (1,498km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Denver to San Antonio by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Amarillo and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
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 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance931 miles (1,498km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Denver to San Antonio by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $90.

The distance between Denver and San Antonio is around 931 miles (1,498km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802 miles (1,291km)

It takes around 20h 30m to get from Denver and San Antonio by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to San Antonio is to drive which takes around 16h 10m and will set you back approx $90.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Denver 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 2h.

Amtrak run train services between Denver and San Antonio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 2h, 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 Denver and San Antonio. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amarillo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Denver and San Antonio. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denver to San Antonio. We recommend that you take the bus to Amarillo and then to San Antonio. instead which will take 20h 30m.

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 Denver and San Antonio. The distance is around 931 miles (1,498km) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to San Antonio is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 30m and will usually cost around $145.

How do I get from Denver to San Antonio

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and San Antonio

Transport options from Denver to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
20h 30m
$145
once daily1,615km (1,003 miles)
Bus via Dallas1 day 2h
$155
once daily1,938km (1,204 miles)
Train
2 days 2h
$280
once daily3,753km (2,332 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
$90
on demand1,498km (931 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