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How to get to San Antonio by train
| Routes | 117 |
| Trips per day | 241 |
| train lines | 3 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About San Antonio
San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.
If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.
Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.
San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in Texas, so it is very easy to travel to other nearby destinations in the Lone Star State like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
Station Information
Image credit: Tony Kent
Link to image attributionThe San Antonio Amtrak Station is adjacent to the city’s vibrant downtown, nestled between the Alamodome sports complex and the historic Sunset Station where train service began in 1902. Amtrak operations moved to its new home at 350 Hoefgen Ave in 1998, where passengers can board the Texas Eagle to travel to Chicago, or connect to the Sunset Limited heading to Los Angeles. The stuccoed, Spanish Mission Revival style station is fully accessible, and offers comfortable seating as well as restrooms available in the waiting room. Two of San Antonio’s most popular attractions, the bustling Riverwalk and the historic Alamo, cannot be missed and luckily are within just 1 mile of the station.
Popular train stations in San Antonio:
350 Hoefgen St
What train companies travel to San Antonio, Texas?
Located in Texas, San Antonio is accessible by train from 117 other cities. You can choose from 241 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to San Antonio on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to San Antonio are also available..
Train companies serving San Antonio
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 228 | 2d 1h 49m | US$282.87 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 38 | 13h 22m | US$62.30 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 20 | 13h 6m | US$87.01 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restaurant and cafe service.
Which train carrier has the best service to San Antonio?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to San Antonio by train with Amtrak Texas Eagle giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to San Antonio taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to San Antonio punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to San Antonio, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in San Antonio is 350 Hoefgen St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around San Antonio.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 2d 15h 24m | US$327.76 |
| Sacramento | 1d 23h 54m | US$265.69 |
| Alexandria | 2d 11h 36m | US$318.39 |
| San Jose | 2d 8h 21m | US$324.93 |
| Stockton | 1d 20h 49m | US$300.77 |
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