Find train tickets to San Antonio
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Cheapest day | Wednesday |
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Most expensive day | Saturday |
Average price (round-trip) | $90 |
Average price (one-way) | $63 |
Top tips for finding San Antonio train tickets
- Some of the features that you will find at the train station in San Antonio after arriving via Amtrak include restrooms for passengers, a fully staffed ticket office, as well as vending machines. Although there are no restaurants within the train station itself, there are several that are just a short walk outside of the train station. The Rivercenter Mall is also just a few minutes' walk away if you are interested in doing a little shopping after your train ride.
- If you have purchased tickets to San Antonio and you are traveling with baggage aboard Amtrak on a train to San Antonio, you should be mindful of the fact that you can have two carry-on bags on the train as well as two personal items. You may also check up to four bags on the train with the ability to check two at no charge plus two more for an additional fee. When you arrive in San Antonio, the station staff can provide assistance for your baggage and there are also baggage carts that are available. If you want to store your bags at the station in San Antonio, you can do so at this station.
- For travelers that have concerns about accessibility after their train to San Antonio arrives at the station, you can find a number of amenities to assist you in your travels. These include an accessible platform, accessible restrooms, an accessible ticket office, an accessible waiting room, and an accessible water fountain. There are wheelchairs available for use for travelers while they are in the station and there is a wheelchair lift to assist with boarding and disembarking from trains.
- An important thing to note about the train station in San Antonio are the somewhat unusual hours of operation this station employs. The station operates from 12 am to 7 am and then from 9 pm to midnight seven days per week. This is due to the fact that this station only services the Texas Eagle route on Amtrak for trains to San Antonio and from San Antonio and, thus, is only in operation during the times these trains are arriving or departing the station.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to San Antonio? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Antonio for the following prices or less: From Austin $18, from Dallas $51, from Chicago $382
- San Antonio's most searched train station on KAYAK is San Antonio. It is located 1 mile from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to San Antonio in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to San Antonio by train
What is the most popular train station in San Antonio?
San Antonio is the most searched station in San Antonio by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to San Antonio?
Amtrak is the only train company serving San Antonio.
How long is the train journey to San Antonio from the closest popular cities?
Houston to San Antonio - 5h 10m
El Paso to San Antonio - 12h 15m
Austin to San Antonio - 3h 26m
New Orleans to San Antonio - 15h 05m
St. Louis to San Antonio - 26h 34m
Dallas to San Antonio - 10h 16m
Little Rock to San Antonio - 19h 12m
Are there any public transportation options that make stops at the train station in San Antonio?
There are several public bus routes that make stops at the train station in San Antonio, including bus routes number 17, 24, 25, 28, and 100. These routes can take you to practically any location in San Antonio when combined with the other routes available on this public bus service. The fare to ride the bus is around $1.30.
Is it possible to rent a car at the train station in San Antonio?
Although there are no rental car counters inside the train station in San Antonio, there is an Avis location that is less than 1 mile from the train station. The drive time to this location is less than 5min from the station. This location is happy to let you rent a car here and return it at a different location if you so desire.
Are there any hotels that are located close to the station in San Antonio?
If you are looking for a hotel that is close to the station and will have you staying in the heart of downtown San Antonio, a great choice is The Cityview Inn & Suites Downtown / Rivercenter Area that is only three blocks from the station in downtown San Antonio.
Are there any good day trips that I can make from San Antonio aboard the train?
When you hop aboard Amtrak's Texas Eagle route, you can be in the city of Austin in about 2h 15min, which will let you experience all of the food, music, and culture this amazing Texas city has to offer. Some of the amenities this train offers include a sightseeing car as well as both sit-down dining and a café car.
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