Train from Philadelphia, PA to San Antonio, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to San Antonio on December 17
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
San Antonio StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
San Antonio StationFastest
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30th Street Station
San Antonio StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
San Antonio StationNo tags
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30th Street Station
San Antonio StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
2423 kmDistance
61kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$210 - $801Average Duration1d 21h
61kg CO₂e
Average Price$316 - $5,022Average Duration2d 10h
220kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to San Antonio, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to San Antonio start at $316. The average price for this train route is around $623. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    The average train trip from Philadelphia to San Antonio takes 2d 10h and covers 2421 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to San Antonio route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to San Antonio departs at 12:00pm. The latest train departs at 3:38pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-13
$627
12-14
$2,062
Today
$544
12-16
No data
12-17
$763
12-18
$1,737
12-19
$3,143
12-20
$444
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $444

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $444 to $4,851 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $444 which is on 2025-12-20.

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