Trains tickets from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX

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Next departures for San Antonio to Gainesville on September 28
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Amtrak
San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
Gainesville, TXNo tags
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San Antonio Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Gainesville.

Average Price$41 - $97Average Duration8h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$37 - $87Average Duration11h 40m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 40mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$43
Average train trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:48am
Distance301 miles (485 km)

San Antonio to Gainesville Train

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09/27
$50
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Antonio to Gainesville is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Gainesville, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between San Antonio and Gainesville, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Antonio to Gainesville.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Gainesville, TX is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $43 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gainesville, TX, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Gainesville, TX in about 8h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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