Trains tickets from San Antonio (TX), US to El Paso, US

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Today25 Apr
Tomorrow26 Apr
Sun27 Apr
from US$102
Mon28 Apr
Tue29 Apr
from US$121
Wed30 Apr
Thu1 May
from US$102
Fri2 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Union Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to El Paso

Average priceUS$75 - US$251Average duration19h 45m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$86 - US$148Average duration11h 40m
74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to El Paso

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 40mAverage duration
US$86Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Antonio to El Paso: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$104
Average train trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure02:45
Distance503 miles

San Antonio to El Paso Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to El Paso from San Antonio, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio - El Paso

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from San Antonio to El Paso cost?

    The average train ticket price from San Antonio to El Paso is US$104. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Antonio to El Paso is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from San Antonio to El Paso?

    A train trip between San Antonio and El Paso is around 11h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between San Antonio and El Paso?

    The number of trains from San Antonio to El Paso can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Antonio to El Paso by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio to El Paso was searched and found on 27 Apr 2025 with a price of US$102

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

You can expect to pay from US$102 to US$459 for a train ticket from San Antonio to El Paso based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$102, which is on 2025-04-27.

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 El Paso is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in El Paso.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to El Paso, 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 El Paso, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Antonio to El Paso and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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 travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio to El Paso?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio and El Paso is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$104 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$86. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to El Paso, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio to El Paso in about 11h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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