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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

1

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.

Amtrak
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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€361

Average price

€221

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Cheapest

48h 2m

Average total duration

47h 32m

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30m

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44h 19m

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43h 49m

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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
4
Fastest train
46h 5m
First train
02:45
Last train
09:46
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)

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

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