Trains tickets from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
from $327
FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Los Angeles.

Bus
Average Price$94 - $503Average Duration1d 16h
49kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$148 - $696Average Duration3d 3h
176kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
$94Cheapest ticket
49kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$308
Average train trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:45am
Distance1200 miles (1935 km)
Latest train departure6:48am

San Antonio to Los Angeles Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$380
07/27
$261
Today
$348
07/29
$382
07/30
$303
07/31
$314
08/01
$364
08/02
$364
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $261

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $261 to $2,133 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $303 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Antonio and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Antonio and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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 Los Angeles.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Los Angeles, US to San Antonio, US

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