Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, US

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TodayJul 13
TomorrowJul 14
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: San Antonio
    Destination location: San Antonio Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: San Antonio
    Destination location: San Antonio Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: San Antonio
    Destination location: San Antonio Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: San Antonio
    Destination location: San Antonio Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: San Antonio
    Destination location: San Antonio Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to San Antonio.

Average Price$108 - $433Average Duration1d 23h
56kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$200 - $1,443Average Duration2d 7h
203kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to San Antonio

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
$108Cheapest ticket
56kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$513
Average train trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:50am
Distance1384 miles (2231 km)
Latest train departure6:30pm

Washington to San Antonio Train

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

Best price found
07/11
$546
07/12
$458
Today
No data
07/14
$494
07/15
No data
07/16
$411
07/17
$411
07/18
$451
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to San Antonio was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $411

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

You can expect to pay from $411 to $2,039 for a train ticket from Washington to San Antonio based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $411 which is on 2025-07-16.

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 Washington and San Antonio is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Antonio.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Antonio, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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