Cheap train tickets from Lafayette to San Antonio
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Lafayette to San Antonio. Traveling by train from Lafayette to San Antonio usually takes 11 hours and 41 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 392 mi (631 km)
- Fastest train
- 11h 41m
- Lowest price
- TRY 2,635.24
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Sunset Limited
- Train lines
- 1
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Lafayette to San Antonio Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Lafayette to San Antonio?
There are usually 19 daily bus trips available from Lafayette to San Antonio.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceTRY 3,680.55Cheaper | Avg. PriceTRY 7,296.20 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips19 |
Duration | Duration11h 41m | Duration11h 9mFaster |

There are several train options that can take you from Lafayette to San Antonio:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Lafayette to San Antonio?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Lafayette to San Antonio was TRY 3,135.45. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 12 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around TRY 1,378.62 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Lafayette to San Antonio by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Lafayette to San Antonio will cost between TRY 2,586 and TRY 3,660. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Lafayette to San Antonio by month
Ticket prices for the train from Lafayette to San Antonio often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in January when the average ticket price is only TRY 3,221. If you're thinking of traveling from Lafayette to San Antonio during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of TRY 5,563 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Lafayette to San Antonio on Wanderu at least 12 days ahead of time, you can save about TRY 1,378.62 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Lafayette to San Antonio?
Amtrak Sunset Limited is the one and only train line which connects Lafayette to San Antonio. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 11h 41m | TRY 3,680.31 |
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 restuarant and cafe service.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lafayette to San Antonio
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to San Antonio with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains. You can also take a train for your return trip from San Antonio to Lafayette. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Lafayette to San Antonio for TRY 2,341.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
The distance between Lafayette and San Antonio is approximately 392 miles, or 631 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 41 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.
Distance (mi)
392
Distance (km)
631
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Lafayette at 12:24pm and arrives in San Antonio around 11 hours later.
First train
12:24pm
Last train
12:24pm
Trains from Lafayette to San Antonio are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Monday
Least crowded
Saturday
City Information
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 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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lafayette?
Main departure station: 100 Lee Ave
There is one train station in Lafayette.
All train stations in Lafayette:
- 100 Lee Ave
Where is the train station in San Antonio?
Main arrival station: 350 Hoefgen St

The 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.
All train stations in San Antonio:
- 350 Hoefgen St
Need a return trip from San Antonio to Lafayette?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Lafayette
- Slidell to Laurel TrainTRY 1,708+
- Lake Charles to New Orleans TrainTRY 1,708+
- Shreveport to New York TrainTRY 21,863+
- Hammond to Memphis TrainTRY 3,172+
- Shreveport to Dallas TrainTRY 1,562+
- Lake Charles to Houston TrainTRY 1,318+
- Shreveport to Austin TrainTRY 3,270+
- Shreveport to Los Angeles TrainTRY 14,835+
- New Orleans to Birmingham TrainTRY 2,245+
- Shreveport to Fort Worth TrainTRY 1,610+
- Slidell to Hattiesburg TrainTRY 1,318+
- New Orleans to Memphis TrainTRY 4,343+
- Lafayette to Houston TrainTRY 2,098+
- Baton Rouge to Houston Train
- Lafayette to New Orleans TrainTRY 1,318+
- Hammond to Chicago TrainTRY 7,808+
- Shreveport to New Orleans TrainTRY 16,348+
- New Orleans to Houston TrainTRY 2,440+
Continue by train from San Antonio
- San Antonio to Memphis TrainTRY 15,079+
- San Antonio to Newark TrainTRY 18,056+
- San Antonio to Las Vegas TrainTRY 14,738+
- San Antonio to Cleburne TrainTRY 1,610+
- San Antonio to San Marcos TrainTRY 781+
- San Antonio to Cleveland TrainTRY 12,932+
- San Antonio to Austin TrainTRY 830+
- San Antonio to Houston TrainTRY 2,684+
- San Antonio to El Paso TrainTRY 5,466+
- San Antonio to Jacksonville TrainTRY 20,838+
- San Antonio to Boston TrainTRY 21,912+
- San Antonio to Oklahoma City TrainTRY 2,977+
- San Antonio to Phoenix TrainTRY 9,467+
- San Antonio to McGregor TrainTRY 1,269+
- San Antonio to Los Angeles TrainTRY 9,370+
- San Antonio to Dallas TrainTRY 1,562+
- San Antonio to San Francisco TrainTRY 15,128+
- San Antonio to Springfield Train
Check out these popular routes
- Baltimore to Washington DC TrainTRY 1,122+
- Los Angeles to San Diego TrainTRY 2,050+
- San Diego to Los Angeles TrainTRY 1,757+
- New York to Toronto TrainTRY 8,345+
- Portland to Seattle TrainTRY 2,001+
- Seattle, WA to Portland, ME Train
- Seattle, WA to Vancouver, WA TrainTRY 2,196+
- Rensselaer to New York TrainTRY 2,538+
- Providence to Syracuse TrainTRY 7,662+
- Boston to New York TrainTRY 6,735+
- Detroit to Chicago TrainTRY 2,782+
- Washington DC to Baltimore TrainTRY 1,171+
- Portland, ME to Seattle, WA TrainTRY 27,719+
- New York to New Haven TrainTRY 3,026+
- New York to Boston TrainTRY 6,832+
- Seattle to Philadelphia TrainTRY 30,647+
- Providence to New Rochelle TrainTRY 2,879+
- New Haven to New York TrainTRY 2,879+

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.




