San Antonio to Tempe by train
Tempe lies 1,347 km (837 mi) north-west of San Antonio, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,643 km (1,021 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Antonio | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | San Antonio Station | Tempe |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 85280–85288 |
Clocks in Tempe are 2 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 18 h 13 min journey lands only 16 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from San Antonio?
1,347 km (837 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,643 km (1,021 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Tempe by train?
About 18 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Tempe?
Tempe is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.