How to travel from New York to San Antonio, United States of America

The distance between New York and San Antonio is around 1,591 miles (2,561km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from New York to San Antonio by 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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Fly to San Antonio (SAT)

Fly from Newark (EWR) to San Antonio (SAT).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $475
Operated by

United Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta - Peachtree St then Houston and then to San Antonio TX.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance1,818 miles (2,925km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New York and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from New York to San Antonio by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $475.

The distance between New York and San Antonio is around 1,591 miles (2,561km).

It takes around 5h 20m to get from New York and San Antonio by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New York to San Antonio is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx $475.

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New York and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from New York to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Amtrak run train services between New York and San Antonio. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 22h, 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 New York and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New York to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta - Peachtree St and Houston. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Eagle Bus, Greyhound USA, Megabus and Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. run regular bus services between New York and San Antonio. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New York and San Antonio. Flights depart from New York JFK (JFK) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between New York and San Antonio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 15m.

JetBlue Airways, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between New York and San Antonio. Flights depart from New York JFK (JFK) and and arrive into San Antonio (SAT). These flights usually take around 4h 15m.

The flight from New York to San Antonio typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from New York JFK (JFK) and and arrive into San Antonio (SAT).

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 New York and San Antonio. The distance is around 1,818 miles (2,925km) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New York to San Antonio is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around $350.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New York and San Antonio

Transport options from New York to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to San Antonio (SAT) + 3 similar
5h 5m
$475
hourly2,561km (1,591 miles)
Fly5h 20m
$350
hourly2,594km (1,612 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 30m
$225
every 4 hours2,580km (1,603 miles)
Fly to Austin (AUS), Bus6h 35m
$210
every 4 hours2,613km (1,624 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
$160
4 times a week3,117km (1,937 miles)
Bus via Richmond1 day 17h
$235
once daily3,118km (1,938 miles)
Train
1 day 22h
$240
6 times a week3,133km (1,947 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$180
on demand2,925km (1,818 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