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

The distance between San Antonio and Phoenix is around 857 miles (1,379km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Antonio to Phoenix 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to El Paso and then to Phoenix.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Maricopa then take the bus to Tempe Amtrak Bus Stop.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to Phoenix.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance983 miles (1,581km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Phoenix

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Phoenix by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

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

It takes around 3h 45m to get from San Antonio and Phoenix by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Phoenix is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $265.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Antonio and Phoenix. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Antonio and Phoenix. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Phoenix. 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 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Antonio and Phoenix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between San Antonio and Phoenix. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and and arrive into Phoenix (PHX). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

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

The closest major airport to Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (PHX) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Phoenix. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (AZA) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) (PRC) 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 Phoenix. The distance is around 983 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 San Antonio to Phoenix is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $265.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Phoenix

Transport options from San Antonio to Phoenix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
$265
hourly1,379km (857 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
$355
once daily1,555km (966 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
$145
5 times a week1,609km (1,000 miles)
Train and Bus
21h 20m
$120
6 times a week1,667km (1,036 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
$95
on demand1,581km (983 miles)

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Airports near Phoenix

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

PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Phoenix
AZA
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26 miles (42km) from Phoenix
PRC
Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Phoenix