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

The distance between San Antonio and Raleigh is around 1,283 miles (2,065km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Antonio to Raleigh 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 and Bus

Fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) then take the bus to Raleigh.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston then Atlanta and then to Raleigh.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Greensboro and then to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $225
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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Distance1,391 miles (2,239km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $215 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $325.

The distance between San Antonio and Raleigh is around 1,283 miles (2,065km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,234 miles (1,985km)

It takes around 5hrs to get from San Antonio and Raleigh by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $325.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Raleigh. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Greensboro. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston and Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between San Antonio and Raleigh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Antonio to Raleigh. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) then take the bus to Raleigh. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) 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 Raleigh. The distance is around 1,391 miles (2,239km) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $325.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Raleigh

Transport options from San Antonio to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
$325
twice daily2,065km (1,283 miles)
Plane and Train6h 20m
$310
5 times a day2,074km (1,289 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
$215
once daily2,366km (1,470 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$225
6 times a week2,448km (1,521 miles)
Drive
22h 55m
$135
on demand2,239km (1,391 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

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

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh