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

The distance between Milwaukee and San Antonio is around 1,274 miles (2,051km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milwaukee to San Antonio by train, bus 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 Chicago then Omaha Ne and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $300
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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Distance1,274 miles (2,051km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milwaukee and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Milwaukee to San Antonio by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $125.

The distance between Milwaukee and San Antonio is around 1,274 miles (2,051km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,108 miles (1,783km)

It takes around 1 day 9h to get from Milwaukee and San Antonio by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milwaukee to San Antonio is to drive which takes around 21h 15m and will set you back approx $125.

The cheapest way to travel between Milwaukee and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milwaukee and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milwaukee 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 1 day 9h.

Amtrak run train services between Milwaukee and San Antonio. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Milwaukee and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milwaukee to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Chicago Il, Omaha Ne, 18th & Vinton NE and San Antonio. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Megabus, Burlington Trailways and TL Premium run regular bus services between Milwaukee and San Antonio. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milwaukee to San Antonio. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to San Antonio Amtrak Station. instead which will take 1 day 9h.

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 Milwaukee and San Antonio. The distance is around 1,274 miles (2,051km) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milwaukee to San Antonio is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 9h and will usually cost around $185.

How do I get from Milwaukee to San Antonio

Compare travel optionsbetween Milwaukee and San Antonio

Transport options from Milwaukee to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 9h
$300
twice a week2,528km (1,571 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
$185
once daily2,230km (1,385 miles)
Drive
21h 15m
$125
on demand2,051km (1,274 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