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San Antonio → Lafayette

San Antonio to Lafayette by train

Lafayette lies 631 km (392 mi) east of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 8 h 32 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 769 km (478 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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San AntonioLafayette
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.5 million121,374
Elevation202 m (663 ft)15 m (49 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordSan Antonio StationLafayette
Postal codes78201–7829970501–70598

Where to book trains from San Antonio to Lafayette

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Lafayette from San Antonio?

631 km (392 mi) in a straight line, east of San Antonio; by road roughly 769 km (478 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Lafayette by train?

About 8 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Lafayette?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.