How to travel from Los Angeles to San Antonio, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and San Antonio is around 1,353 miles (2,178km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Los Angeles 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 El Paso and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Distance1,353 miles (2,178km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to San Antonio by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Los Angeles and San Antonio is around 1,353 miles (2,178km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,201 miles (1,934km)

It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Los Angeles and San Antonio by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to San Antonio is to drive which takes around 20h 45m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Los Angeles and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Los Angeles and San Antonio with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 4h.

Amtrak run train services between Los Angeles and San Antonio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Los Angeles and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Los Angeles to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in El Paso. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Los Angeles and San Antonio. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Los Angeles to San Antonio. We recommend that you take the bus to El Paso and then to San Antonio. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

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 Los Angeles and San Antonio. The distance is around 1,353 miles (2,178km) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to San Antonio is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around $190.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and San Antonio

Transport options from Los Angeles to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 3h
$190
5 times a week2,207km (1,371 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
$160
once daily2,273km (1,412 miles)
Drive
20h 45m
$135
on demand2,178km (1,353 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