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

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Next departures from San Antonio to Washington on 5 December
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AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Union StationCheapest
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San Antonio Station
Union StationFastest
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
Union StationNo tags
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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 2 days, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
2d Average duration
1381 milesDistance
56kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£109 - £372Average duration2d
56kg CO₂e
Average price£208 - £1,343Average duration2d 6h
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 £208. The average price for this train route is around £333. 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 6h, covering a distance of 1384 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 5h 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 2 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £309

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 £309 to £1,392 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 £309, which is on 2025-12-05.

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