Train from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Philadelphia on 13 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationCheapest
Amtrak
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationFastest
Amtrak
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
San Antonio Station
30th Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day
1d 23hAverage duration
1503 milesDistance
61kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£98 - £595Average duration1d 23h
61kg CO₂e
Average price£189 - £1,777Average duration2d 9h
220kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Philadelphia start from £189. The average price for this train route is around £421. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Philadelphia is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1501 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Philadelphia departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/01
£366
09/01
£409
Today
£311
11/01
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12/01
£202
13/01
£213
14/01
£267
15/01
£182
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of £182

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £182 to £1,196 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £182, which is on 2026-01-15.

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