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

The distance between San Antonio and Wichita is around 599 miles (963km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Antonio to Wichita by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WichitaSan Antonio if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $355
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Wichita.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

TL Premium

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Fort Worth and then to Oklahoma City then take the bus to Wichita.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $230
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance642 miles (1,033km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Wichita

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Wichita by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between San Antonio and Wichita is around 599 miles (963km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575 miles (926km)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from San Antonio and Wichita by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Wichita is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Antonio and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Antonio and Wichita. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Wichita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in W. Southcross & Buffalo, Wichita, Transit Center and 17th St and Hillside OB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

TL Premium run regular bus services between San Antonio and Wichita. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Antonio and Wichita. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from San Antonio to Wichita. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Antonio to Wichita typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from San Antonio (SAT) and and arrive into Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

The closest major airport to Wichita is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (ICT) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wichita. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) 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 Wichita. The distance is around 642 miles (1,033km) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Wichita is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $355.

How do I get from San Antonio to Wichita

Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Wichita

Transport options from San Antonio to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
$355
hourly963km (599 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
$350
every 20 mins1,013km (629 miles)
Bus
13hrs
$145
3 times a week1,112km (691 miles)
Train and Bus
15h 20m
$230
3 times a week1,194km (742 miles)
Drive
10hrs
$64
on demand1,033km (642 miles)

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Airports near Wichita

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

ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Wichita
TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
131 miles (211km) from Wichita
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
180 miles (289km) from Wichita