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The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$379

Average price

$379

Fastest journey

1 d 22 h 5 m

Average duration

1 d 22 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

2394 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX will cost around $379 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $379.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for San Antonio, TX on Sun, Jul 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 2394 km distance in an average of 1 d 22 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 22 h 5 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 1 d 22 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

12:55PM46h05

San Francisco, CA

11:00AMSan Antonio, TX

$3791One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €171. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 43h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €171, and a train costs an average of €262.

Distance: 1486 miles (2393 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€361 Average price	€221 Average price Cheapest
48h 2m Average total duration 47h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	44h 19m Average total duration Fastest 43h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

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Trains from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX run on average 4 times per day, taking around 47h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $325 (€262) but you can travel from only $212 (€171) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $212 (€171)

Distance

1486 miles (2393 km)

Average train duration

47h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

$325 (€262)

Trains per day

Fastest train

46h 5m

First train

02:45

Last train

09:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $212 (€171)

Train providers: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX trains

Travel between San Francisco, CA and San Antonio, TX from $455 (€368) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX train information:

Average Duration: 83 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $455

FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

FAQs: Travel by train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX.

Cheap train tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX can start from as little as $234 (€189) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX is $430 (€347); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX train travel time is 45 h 45 min for the 1484 mile (2393 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX leaves at 2: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX leaves at 9: 10 AM.

There are 3 trains a day from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to San Antonio, TX. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX including taking a bus, flight or train.