TX → LA · about 320 miles
San Antonio to Lake Charles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from San Antonio to Lake Charles. The fastest takes 9 hours 4 minutes; every train leaves at 6:25 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 9h 04m
- Leaves at
- 6:25 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Antonio Amtrak Station and arrives at Lake Charles. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | 3:29 PM | 9h 04m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Antonio Where you get off in Lake Charles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Antonio
Where the train stops in Lake Charles
Return trip: Lake Charles to San Antonio
Questions
How long is the train from San Antonio to Lake Charles?
The fastest direct train takes 9 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Antonio to Lake Charles?
Every departure is at 6:25 AM (Mon, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from San Antonio to Lake Charles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Antonio?
Trains to Lake Charles leave from San Antonio Amtrak Station.