Missions in San Andreas: from Grove Street to Las Venturas

CJ's story crosses three cities and the countryside between them. Here it is in full and in order, with the points where new parts of the map open up and a tracker for completed missions.

How the story is structured

San Andreas has the largest story of the classic GTA era: more than a hundred missions, three cities and the countryside between them. The plot unfolds in stages — from Los Santos to the countryside, on to San Fierro, across the desert to Las Venturas and finally back home. Each part has its own contacts, and many missions can be completed in any order until you reach the one that moves the story forwards.

The map does not open all at once. Until the story grants access, entering a closed area gives you a four-star wanted level. The Green Sabre unlocks the countryside and San Fierro, while Yay Ka-Boom-Boom unlocks the desert and Las Venturas — both milestones are marked in the list.

Some missions depend on skills outside the main story. The driving school in San Fierro (the mission Back to School) is required for Wang Cars, while the flying school at Verdant Meadows airfield (Learning to Fly) unlocks further desert missions. Put them off and your progress will stall.

All missions and your progress

105 San Andreas story missions grouped by area, in the order they are offered by their contacts. Tick off completed missions — your progress is saved only in your browser.

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Los Santos 0/29

Introduction

Carl Johnson

Ryder

Sweet Johnson

  • reward $200
  • reward $200
  • reward $500
  • reward $50

Big Smoke

Ryder

Cesar Vialpando

  • reward $1,000

OG Loc

C.R.A.S.H.

Sweet Johnson

  • unlocks the countryside and San Fierro

Countryside 0/14

C.R.A.S.H.

Catalina

  • reward $5,000

The Truth

Cesar Vialpando

Catalina

  • reward $1,000
  • reward $2,000
  • reward $10,000

Cesar Vialpando

  • reward $5,000

The Truth

San Fierro 0/26

Carl Johnson

C.R.A.S.H.

Carl Johnson

Zero

  • reward $3,000
  • reward $5,000
  • reward $7,000

Driving School

Cesar Vialpando

Loco Syndicate

  • reward $3,000
  • reward $5,000
  • reward $7,000

Woozie

  • reward $5,000
  • reward $6,000
  • reward $8,000
  • reward $11,000
  • reward $15,000

Loco Syndicate

  • reward $9,000

C.R.A.S.H.

Triads

  • reward $12,000
  • reward $15,000
  • reward $18,000
  • reward $25,000unlocks the desert and Las Venturas

Cesar Vialpando

  • reward $5,000
  • reward $5,000
  • reward $10,000
  • reward $5,000

Desert 0/9

Mike Toreno

  • reward $5,000
  • reward $7,000
  • reward $1,000
  • reward $15,000
  • reward $20,000

The Truth

  • reward $20,000

Las Venturas 0/19

Woozie

  • reward $5,000
  • reward $7,000
  • reward $10,000

The Truth

Woozie (Heist)

Ken Rosenberg

  • reward $5,000
  • reward $8,000

Woozie

Madd Dogg

Salvatore Leone

  • reward $15,000

C.R.A.S.H.

Salvatore Leone

  • reward $20,000

Woozie (Heist)

  • reward $100,000

Woozie

Return to Los Santos 0/8

Mike Toreno

  • reward $50,000

Madd Dogg

Sweet Johnson

  • reward $10,000

Carl Johnson

Sweet Johnson

  • reward $250,000end of the story

Frequently asked questions

How many missions are there in GTA San Andreas?

More than a hundred. This list contains 105 story missions, including the opening sequence; the side activities that count towards 100% completion are additional.

Why do I get a wanted level when I enter a new area?

The area is still locked by the story. Entering it gives you four stars until The Green Sabre unlocks the countryside and San Fierro, or Yay Ka-Boom-Boom unlocks the desert and Las Venturas.

Do I have to complete flying school?

Yes. Learning to Fly at Verdant Meadows airfield is required to unlock the next missions in the desert part of the story.

Which mission ends the game?

End of the Line — the final mission of the return to Los Santos. Afterwards, you can continue completing side activities.

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