Trains from San Antonio, TX to Los Angeles, CA

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TodayApr 28
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TueApr 30
from $170
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ThuMay 2
from $250
FriMay 3
from $289
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $170
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $277
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $405
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $446
Train San Antonio to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Train San Antonio to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$312
Average train trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure2:45 AM
Distance1200 miles (1935 km)
Latest train departure7:00 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

San Antonio to Los Angeles Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains2
Earliest and Latest Train Departures2:45AM - 7:00AM
Minimum Price$170
Average Ticket Price$312
Minimum Trip Duration1d4h
Average Train Trip Duration2d3h
Distance1200 miles (1935 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Antonio - Los Angeles

The average train ticket price from San Antonio to Los Angeles is $312. The best way to find train tickets from San Antonio to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between San Antonio and Los Angeles is around 2d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1201 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from San Antonio to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Antonio to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from San Antonio to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Los Angeles, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Antonio and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Antonio and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Antonio to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to San Antonio by train?

Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio

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