Train from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Gainesville on 12 December
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Gainesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 55mAverage duration
302 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£42 - £129Average duration8h 55m
12kg CO₂e
Average price£29 - £274Average duration11h 40m
44kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Antonio to Gainesville?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Gainesville start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £49. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Gainesville?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Gainesville is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 301 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Gainesville departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£37
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£81
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£27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

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

You can expect to pay from £27 to £155 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Gainesville, TX is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £49 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gainesville, TX, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX in about 8h 55m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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