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

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Washington start from $248. The average price for this train route is around $454. 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 Washington?

The average train ride duration from San Antonio to Washington is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1384 miles (2232 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Antonio to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

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

Train San Antonio to Washington from $198 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Washington on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 6h	1:47pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 5h	1:10pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	6:25am	San Antonio Station	2d 6h	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 5h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:48am	San Antonio Station	2d 5h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:32 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

1382 milesDistance

56kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$164 - $563	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$248 - $1,453	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 203kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 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 $248

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 Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Washington start from $248. The average price for this train route is around $454. 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 Washington?
The average train ride duration from San Antonio to Washington is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1384 miles (2232 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Antonio to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Antonio to Washington?
The earliest train departs from San Antonio to Washington at 6:25am. And the latest train departs at 6:48am.

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

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$1,402

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$1,402

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$238

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $198

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $198 to $1,946 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-12-16.