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

The distance between Philadelphia and San Antonio is around 1,702 miles (2,739km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Philadelphia to San Antonio by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station then fly from New York JFK (JFK) to San Antonio (SAT).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $405
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond then Dallas and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $230
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance1,736 miles (2,793km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to San Antonio by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $230 and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $405.

The distance between Philadelphia and San Antonio is around 1,702 miles (2,739km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,505 miles (2,423km)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Philadelphia and San Antonio by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to San Antonio is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx $405.

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $230 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Philadelphia and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Philadelphia 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 21h.

Amtrak run train services between Philadelphia and San Antonio. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 Philadelphia and San Antonio. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Philadelphia to San Antonio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Richmond and Dallas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and San Antonio. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Philadelphia to San Antonio. We recommend that you take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station then fly from New York JFK (JFK) to San Antonio (SAT). instead which will take 7hrs.

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 Philadelphia and San Antonio. The distance is around 1,736 miles (2,793km) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to San Antonio is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around $405.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and San Antonio

Transport options from Philadelphia to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
7hrs
$405
hourly2,739km (1,702 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$265
once daily2,962km (1,841 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
$230
6 times a week2,988km (1,857 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$170
on demand2,793km (1,736 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