5.0
Pros: Very quiet and relaxing. Cons: Closer snacks. Tips: Travel light.
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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Mineola and San Antonio. The average train journey from Mineola to San Antonio takes 12 hours and 58 minutes, but some Amtrak Texas Eagle train trips are as short as 12 hours and 47 minutes.
Distance | 286 mi (460 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 47m |
Lowest price | £35.91 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Mineola to San Antonio
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Very quiet and relaxing. Cons: Closer snacks. Tips: Travel light.
The average price for a train ticket from Mineola to San Antonio is £41.24, By booking your trip at least 10 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay £12.23 more.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Mineola to San Antonio. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 12h 58m | £46.65 |
The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Mineola to San Antonio on the Texas Eagle usually takes 12 hours and 58 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.
The distance between Mineola and San Antonio is approximately 286 miles, or 460 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 47 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Mineola to San Antonio on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Mineola at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 09:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Mineola twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to San Antonio with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Antonio to Mineola.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
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 the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
There is one train station in Mineola.
115 E Front St
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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.
350 Hoefgen St
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