Train from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to San Antonio on 23 January
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Staples Mill Road
San Antonio StationCheapestFastest
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Staples Mill Road
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Staples Mill Road
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Staples Mill Road
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 19hAverage duration
1326 milesDistance
53kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£85 - £440Average duration1d 19h
53kg CO₂e
Average price£187 - £1,880Average duration2d 14h
195kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to San Antonio?

    The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to San Antonio start from £187. The average price for this train route is around £370. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Richmond to San Antonio?

    The average train journey time from Richmond to San Antonio is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 1328 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Richmond to San Antonio route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to San Antonio?

    The earliest train from Richmond to San Antonio departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£246
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£268
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£299
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of £246

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

You can expect to pay from £246 to £1,434 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £268, which is on 2026-01-23.

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