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

Next train departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Washington on 5 December
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AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Union StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Union StationFastest
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San Antonio Station
Union StationNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
Union StationNo tags

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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 R 2 455, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
2d Average duration
2227 kmDistance
56kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 455 - R 8 410Average duration2d
56kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 699 - R 30 369Average 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 differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Washington start from R 4 699. The average price for this train route is around R 7 527. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 2232 km. The quickest train can get 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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 20 284
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R 8 706
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R 6 972
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 05 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 972

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 R 6 972 to R 31 459 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 R 6 972, which is on 2025-12-05.

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