Train from Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Washington to San Antonio on 1 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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, 23 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
1384 milesDistance
56kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£106 - £335Average duration1d 23h
56kg CO₂e
Average price£150 - £2,268Average duration2d 7h
203kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, 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 Washington to San Antonio?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to San Antonio start from £150. The average price for this train route is around £321. 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 Washington to San Antonio?

    The average train journey time from Washington to San Antonio is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 1384 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to San Antonio 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 Washington to San Antonio?

    The earliest train from Washington to San Antonio departs at 07:50. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £154

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

You can expect to pay from £154 to £1,056 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £154, which is on 2025-12-02.

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