How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Philadelphia start from $217. The average price for this train route is around $549. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from San Antonio to Philadelphia is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1501 miles (2421 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Antonio to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from San Antonio to Philadelphia at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 6:48am.

Train San Antonio to Philadelphia from $220 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Philadelphia on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 9h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 7h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 9h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 8h	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 7h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 10h	5:56pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 7h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 9h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 8h	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 9h	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1509 milesDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $722	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$217 - $2,040	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 220kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,642 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5642 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $217

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Philadelphia start from $217. The average price for this train route is around $549. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from San Antonio to Philadelphia is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1501 miles (2421 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Antonio to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Antonio to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from San Antonio to Philadelphia at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 6:48am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

$311

12/12

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Today

$561

12/14

$337

12/15

$220

12/16

$420

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The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $220

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $220 to $1,697 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $220 which is on 2025-12-15.