There are 10 ways to get from San Antonio to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAT - DCA
4h 44m$211–1,101Fly San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SAT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 39m$163–804Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus 453
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Washington Union Stationbus
32h 36m$254–375Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent
43h 52m$918–1,487Drive 1,580.7 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Washingtoncar 1,580.7 mi
26h 1m$289–417Fly San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SAT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 43m$163–1,303Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane AUS - DCA
6h 56m$184–974Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AUS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 56m$166–1,127Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane AUS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
7h 56m$336–1,326Bus via Memphis
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
36h 58m$310–510
San Antonio to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Washington is to bus which costs $250 - $380 and takes 32h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Newnan Park and Ride and Atlanta Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from San Antonio station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 52m.
The distance between San Antonio and Washington is 1396 miles. The road distance is 1590 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 32h 36m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from San Antonio to Washington, including transfers.
San Antonio to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
San Antonio to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Antonio Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 32h 36m, you could also train, which costs $900 - $1,500 and takes 43h 52m.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Washington Union Station via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Newnan Park and Ride, and Atlanta Downtown in around 32h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 844-977-7742
- Website
- Xpress Georgia
Bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Xpress Georgia
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–256
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $150–170
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $45–65
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San Antonio to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of San Antonio. It is currently 04:50 in San Antonio and 05:50 in Washington.
San Antonio to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Washington is 1590 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from San Antonio to Washington.
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