Train from San Antonio, US to Detroit, MI: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Detroit on 30 November
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 9hAverage duration
1235 milesDistance
50kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£119 - £392Average duration1d 9h
50kg CO₂e
Average price£150 - £822Average duration1d 16h
181kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Detroit, MI 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 Detroit?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Detroit start from £150. The average price for this train route is around £288. 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 Detroit?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Detroit is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1236 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Detroit 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 Detroit?

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Detroit departs at 06:48. 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
27/11
£449
28/11
£601
Today
£977
30/11
£527
01/12
£223
02/12
£189
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £189

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 Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £189 to £1,116 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £189, which is on 2025-12-02.

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