Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Dallas, Texas to Houston, Texas. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Amtrak can get you to San Antonio from 179 cities, including Sacramento.
$15.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Houston, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Houston. In the last month, trains from Beaumont to Houston had the lowest average price at $15.00.
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to San Antonio three times per week, on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
What major cities does Amtrak serve (and not serve)?
- New York.
- Washington D.C.
- Philadelphia.
- Chicago (pictured above)
- Boston.
- Los Angeles.
- Sacramento.
- Baltimore.
Texas has almost 20 Amtrak stations and three Amtrak routes: Heartland Flyer, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle. You can travel regionally between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth on the Heartland Flyer, or reach many cities in Texas and far-away places such as Chicago, St.
Amtrak can get you to Tyler from 11 cities, including New Orleans.
Boardings + Alightings
- Alpine. 4,999.
- Austin. 34,513.
- Beaumont. 3,377.
- Cleburne. 3,890.
- Dallas. 47,488.
- Del Rio. 1,764.
- El Paso. 14,922.
- Fort Worth. 114,231.
Amtrak tickets tend to be higher than air fares if you book a roomette or bedroom as the price includes meals and private accommodations. However, Amtrak coach seats are often cheaper than coach seats on a plane, especially if you purchase tickets in advance.
The 6 Most Scenic Amtrak Train Routes
- Adirondack: New York City to Montreal.
- Sunset Limited: New Orleans to Los Angeles.
- Empire Builder: Chicago to Portland or Seattle.
- Coast Starlight: Seattle to Los Angeles.
- 5. California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco.
- Pacific Surfliner: San Luis Obispo to San Diego.
The Amtrak Sleeping Car fleet consists of two types of cars: Superliner and Viewliner. The primary difference: a Superliner features two levels of private accommodations per car and Viewliner features a single level. For your trip, the type of car will depend on the route you select.
Generally speaking, San Diego is a fairly safe area. In fact, San Diego boasts a crime rate that is 15 percent lower than the national average. Statistics show that San Diego is safer than 34 percent of all cities in the country.
In an Amtrak roomette there's ample storage to keep your carry-on bags, plus outlets for all of your gadgets. Each brightly lit roomette has huge double-decker windows and sleeps up to two people. The lower level chairs collapse into a comfortable bed, and there's a drop-down bed directly above them.
PACIFIC SURFLINER SCHEDULESThe price for this travel is between $61 up to $76 per seat. This train trip takes around 9 hours.
Commuter train service with seven routes serving Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
Passengers purchasing tickets onboard trains from conductors must provide photo identification and be at least 16 years old. Tickets purchased onboard include a service fee built into the fare. This fee cannot be waived.
