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The Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center
Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history. A strong companion to the historic mission site.
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, TX to San Antonio, TX trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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21 Texas Eagle | 12:38 PM Union Station, Dallas, TX | 10h08 | 10:46 PM San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
21 Texas Eagle | 2:28 PM Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX | 8h18 | 10:46 PM San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Modern museum presenting artifacts and interpretation tied to the Alamo and Texas history. A strong companion to the historic mission site.
Major museum with global collections spanning ancient Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, and contemporary art in a repurposed brewery complex.
Distinguished art museum in a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, known for modern and contemporary art and a beautiful landscaped setting.
The city's signature pedestrian area with canals, bridges, landscaping, and easy access to major downtown sights.
Trendy mixed-use district centered on a historic brewery campus, now popular for strolling, design, and local culture.
Large public market district known for Mexican and Texan cultural atmosphere, shops, and frequent events.
San Antonio’s signature taco: a corn tortilla quickly fried so it puffs up, then filled with picadillo, chicken, beans, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
A beloved Tex-Mex stew of slow-cooked beef in rich gravy, commonly served in tacos with flour or corn tortillas across San Antonio.
Weekend favorite in San Antonio, traditionally slow-cooked beef, often eaten in breakfast tacos with salsa on soft tortillas.
Well-regarded upscale restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine, polished service, and a date-night atmosphere near Southtown.
Established riverside spot in a historic home, best known for breakfast, brunch, baked goods, and classic Texas hospitality.
Acclaimed barbecue destination famous for smoked brisket, house-made sausages, and Texas-style sides in a casual setting.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Hotels and meals are often cheaper than in New York or San Francisco, though tourist areas can cost more.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valets.
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