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

The distance between San Antonio and Washington is around 1,615 miles (2,599km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 2h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Antonio to Washington by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Richmond and then to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,615 miles (2,599km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Washington

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Washington by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $220 and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 2h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $160.

The distance between San Antonio and Washington is around 1,615 miles (2,599km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,385 miles (2,230km)

It takes around 1 day 12h to get from San Antonio and Washington by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Washington is to drive which takes around 1 day 2h and will set you back approx $160.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Antonio and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Washington. 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 17h.

Amtrak run train services between San Antonio and Washington. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 17h, 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 Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Richmond. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Antonio and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h 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 Washington. We recommend that you take the bus to Dallas then Richmond and then to Washington. instead which will take 1 day 12h.

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 1,615 miles (2,599km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Washington is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 12h and will usually cost around $250.

How do I get from San Antonio to Washington

Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Washington

Transport options from San Antonio to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 12h
$250
once daily2,741km (1,703 miles)
Train
1 day 17h
$220
6 times a week2,775km (1,724 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$160
on demand2,599km (1,615 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington