How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to San Antonio?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to San Antonio start from £154. The average price for this train route is around £335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to San Antonio?

The average train journey time from New York City to San Antonio is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 1579 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to San Antonio route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to San Antonio?

The earliest train from New York City to San Antonio departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to San Antonio from £188 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 11h	00:05	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Fastest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 11h	00:05	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 11h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 11h	00:05	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Fastest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 11h	00:05	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to San Antonio on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 12h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 7h	22:16	San Antonio Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day

2d 1hAverage duration

1580 milesDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£113 - £463	Average duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£154 - £2,031	Average duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 232kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5618 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £154

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to San Antonio, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to San Antonio?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to San Antonio start from £154. The average price for this train route is around £335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to San Antonio?
The average train journey time from New York City to San Antonio is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 1579 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to San Antonio route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to San Antonio?
The earliest train from New York City to San Antonio departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£1,077

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£248

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£316

03/12

£253

04/12

£231

05/12

£319

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£263

The cheapest trip from New York City to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £231

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

You can expect to pay from £231 to £1,961 for a train ticket from New York City to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £231, which is on 2025-12-04.