How much does a train ticket from San Jose to San Antonio cost?

The average train ticket price from San Jose to San Antonio is $333. The best way to find train tickets from San Jose to San Antonio is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from San Jose to San Antonio?

A train trip between San Jose and San Antonio is around 1d 16h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1451 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Jose and San Antonio?

The number of trains from San Jose to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Jose to San Antonio?

When taking the train from San Jose to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Japanese Tea Garden, Ruby City, McNay Art Museum, The Alamo, Natural Bridge Caverns.

Train San Jose to San Antonio from $320 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Antonio on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Diridon Station	3d 13h	9:55pm	San Antonio Station	CheapestFastest
		6:40am	Diridon Station	3d 13h	9:55pm	San Antonio Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:49 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

1449 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $437	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$296 - $1,458	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5582 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $296

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - San Antonio, US

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $419

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

You can expect to pay from $419 to $1,426 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $448 which is on 2025-11-13.