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

The distance between San Antonio and Miami is around 1,159 miles (1,865km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Antonio to Miami 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Miami (MIA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $435
Operated by

American Airlines

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Houston, Orlando then West Palm Beach and then to Miami FL.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro then Cary and then to Miami Amtrak Station.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $340
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car
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Drive

Drive to Miami.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Distance1,379 miles (2,220km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Miami

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Miami by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $215 and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $435.

The distance between San Antonio and Miami is around 1,159 miles (1,865km).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from San Antonio and Miami by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Miami is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $435.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Miami, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $215 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Antonio and Miami. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Miami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, Cary, Miami Amtrak Station and Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Amtrak run train services between San Antonio and Miami. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 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 San Antonio and Miami. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Miami. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston, Orlando and West Palm Beach. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound USA, Palmland Bus Lines, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between San Antonio and Miami. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Antonio and Miami. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Miami (MIA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Antonio and Miami with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta fly between San Antonio and Miami. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and and arrive into Miami (MIA). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

The flight from San Antonio to Miami typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and and arrive into Miami (MIA).

The closest major airport to Miami is Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Miami. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) 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 San Antonio and Miami. The distance is around 1,379 miles (2,220km) by road and it will take around 22h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Miami is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $435.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Miami

Transport options from San Antonio to Miami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
$435
hourly1,865km (1,159 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
$215
once daily1,932km (1,200 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
$265
once daily2,354km (1,463 miles)
Bus via Houston, TX - 815 Pierce Street1 day 7h
$240
4 times a week2,386km (1,483 miles)
Train
2 days 9h
$340
6 times a week4,015km (2,495 miles)
Drive
22h 20m
$135
on demand2,220km (1,379 miles)

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Airports near Miami

The following major airports near Miami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (9km) from Miami
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
21 miles (33km) from Miami
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
63 miles (102km) from Miami