13 days in San Antonio, San Francisco & New York City Itinerary

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

On the 24th (Sun), take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Gardens, contemplate the long history of Mission San Jose, get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas, then contemplate the long history of The Alamo, then shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of La Villita Historic Arts Village. On your second day here, stop by Southtown, then explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Cibolo Nature Center.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Antonio holiday planner.

Ocean City to San Antonio is an approximately 29-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ocean City to San Antonio, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ocean City in November, expect San Antonio to be a bit warmer, temps between 74°F and 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Relax by the water at Fort Funston National Park and Baker Beach. Let the collections at Exploratorium and Musee Mecanique capture your imagination. Step out of San Francisco with an excursion to Safari West in Santa Rosa--about 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum, and head off the coast to Alcatraz Island.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco road trip website.

You can drive from San Antonio to San Francisco in 29 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Antonio to San Francisco is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Antonio in November: highs in San Francisco hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

You'll explore and learn at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Times Square and American Museum of Natural History are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: shop like a local with Fifth Avenue, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument.

For other places to visit and tourist information, use the New York City road trip planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to New York City takes 46 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco to New York City, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, New York City is little chillier than San Francisco - with highs of 48°F and lows of 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.