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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 | Staples Mill Road | San Antonio Station | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Main Street Station | San Antonio Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Staples Mill Road | San Antonio Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Staples Mill Road | San Antonio Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to San Antonio
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 627, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5654 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 4 583
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to San Antonio?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to San Antonio start from R 4 583. The average price for this train route is around R 8 258. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to San Antonio?
The average train journey time from Richmond to San Antonio is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2142 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to San Antonio route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to San Antonio?
The earliest train from Richmond to San Antonio departs at 04:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 8 387To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 8 387 to R 71 210 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 18 523, which is on 2025-12-22.
