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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Austin, TX | San Antonio Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Austin, TX | San Antonio Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to San Antonio
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 3 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just R 225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 225
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Austin to San Antonio?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to San Antonio start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to San Antonio?
The average train journey time from Austin to San Antonio is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Austin to San Antonio route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to San Antonio?
The earliest train from Austin to San Antonio departs at 18:50. And the latest train departs at 21:20.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 191To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 191 to R 1 868 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 191, which is on 2025-12-14.
What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and San Antonio, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 225 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 225. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Antonio, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to San Antonio, US in about 1h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!
