Train from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Washington on 4 February
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San Antonio Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours and with fares starting at just £86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
1d 22hAverage duration
1384 milesDistance
56kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£86 - £453Average duration1d 22h
56kg CO₂e
Average price£154 - £1,563Average duration2d 5h
203kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, 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 San Antonio to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Washington start from £154. The average price for this train route is around £249. 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 San Antonio to Washington?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Washington is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1384 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Washington departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
30/01
£234
31/01
£368
Today
£197
02/02
£193
03/02
£176
04/02
£240
05/02
£254
06/02
£193
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 3 Feb 2026 with a price of £176

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

You can expect to pay from £176 to £1,192 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £176, which is on 2026-02-03.

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