Train from San Antonio, US to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Richmond on 12 December
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San Antonio Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Main Street StationNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Main Street StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 16hAverage duration
1332 milesDistance
54kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£133 - £423Average duration1d 16h
54kg CO₂e
Average price£279 - £1,554Average duration2d 11h
195kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Richmond, VA, US 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 Richmond?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Richmond start from £279. The average price for this train route is around £461. 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 Richmond?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Richmond is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 1328 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Richmond 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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£825
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£428
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £428

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 Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £428 to £1,236 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £428, which is on 2025-12-17.

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