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

The distance between Phoenix and San Antonio is around 857 miles (1,379km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Phoenix 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

Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio (SAT).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

American Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to El Paso and then to San Antonio.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maricopa then take the train to San Antonio Amtrak Station.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to San Antonio.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance982 miles (1,581km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and San Antonio

There are several options for getting from Phoenix to San Antonio by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $120 and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between Phoenix and San Antonio is around 857 miles (1,379km).

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Phoenix and San Antonio by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phoenix to San Antonio is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and San Antonio, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and San Antonio. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio (SAT). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and San Antonio. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Phoenix 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 18h 15m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Phoenix and San Antonio. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Phoenix and San Antonio. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Phoenix and San Antonio with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly between Phoenix and San Antonio. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into San Antonio (SAT). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Phoenix to San Antonio typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) 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 Phoenix and San Antonio. The distance is around 982 miles (1,581km) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to San Antonio is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around $265.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and San Antonio

Transport options from Phoenix to San Antonio
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
$265
hourly1,379km (857 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 40m
$355
every 4 hours1,553km (965 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
$145
5 times a week1,587km (986 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 20m
$120
6 times a week1,667km (1,036 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
$95
on demand1,581km (982 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