Train from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Philadelphia on February 18
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AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationFastest
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San Antonio Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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San Antonio Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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San Antonio Station
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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 a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
1502 milesDistance
61kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$149 - $639Average Duration1d 23h
61kg CO₂e
Average Price$217 - $566Average Duration2d 10h
220kg CO₂e

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.

  1. 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 $360. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from San Antonio to Philadelphia is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1501 miles (2421 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the San Antonio to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. 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.

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02/20
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 20, 2026 with a price of $260

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 $260 to $1,581 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 $260 which is on 2026-02-20.

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