How much does a train ticket from New York City to San Antonio cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to San Antonio is $360. The best way to find train tickets from New York City to San Antonio 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!

How long is the train trip from New York City to San Antonio?

A train trip between New York City and San Antonio is around 2d 11h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1580 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between New York City and San Antonio?

The number of trains from New York City to San Antonio 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 New York City to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to San Antonio?

When taking the train from New York City to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Japanese Tea Garden, Ruby City, McNay Art Museum, The Alamo, Natural Bridge Caverns.

Train New York City to San Antonio from $223 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to San Antonio on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	Fastest
3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags
10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags
10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Antonio.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$143 - $422	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$252 - $1,353	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 232kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Antonio

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

$143Cheapest ticket

64kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$360

Average train trip duration2d 11h

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure6:40am

Distance1580 miles (2547 km)

Latest train departure3:40pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5506 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 $252

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

New York City to San Antonio Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/05

$651

10/06

$386

Today

$398

10/08

$326

10/09

No data

10/10

No data

10/11

$242

10/12

$485

The cheapest trip from New York City to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $242

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $242 to $2,531 for a train ticket from New York City to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $242 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Antonio, 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.

By choosing the train between New York City and San Antonio, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York City to San Antonio while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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