2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
San Antonio, TX vs Gulf Shores, AL

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- The average commute for residents of Gulf Shores is 4.7% shorter than it is for residents of San Antonio.
- 32.4% more residents of Gulf Shores work from home compared to residents of San Antonio.
 San Antonio, TXGulf Shores, ALUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 San Antonio, TXGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.5%9.7%
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 San Antonio, TXGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock21.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 15 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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