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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 | Old Town San Diego | San Antonio Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Antonio Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Antonio Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Antonio Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | San Antonio Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to San Antonio
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 924, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5641 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 3 924
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego to San Antonio?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Antonio start from R 3 924. The average price for this train route is around R 4 587. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Antonio?
The average train journey time from San Diego to San Antonio is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1816 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Antonio route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Antonio?
The earliest train from San Diego to San Antonio departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 394To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 4 394 to R 16 571 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 394, which is on 2025-12-14.
