Amtrak Vacations
Cowboy Country
Independent rail trip through Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas
8 daysfrom $779
25% rail
Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
Heart of Texas
Independent rail journey through Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio
Amtrak Vacations runs this independent, 8-day rail vacation across three Texas cities: Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Travelers ride the Texas Eagle in Coach class between each stop, with 2 nights in Fort Worth, 2 in Austin, and 3 in San Antonio, staying at the Hilton Fort Worth, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, and the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown. The days mix included extras with plenty of free time: day 1 brings a Texas-sized meal and photo at Billy Bob's Texas after watching Fort Worth's twice-daily cattle drive, day 4 includes a Real Austin van tour of the city's landmarks and historic neighborhoods, and days 6 and 7 in San Antonio use a multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass to reach the Alamo and other sights, plus admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums. This suits independent travelers who want a rail-linked Texas trip with room to set their own pace in each city.
What to know before you look closer
- This is an independent rail vacation, not an escorted tour: most sightseeing is on your own, aside from the Real Austin van tour, the San Antonio hop-on, hop-off pass, and the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums admission.
- The evidence lists no specific departure dates; confirm current availability and pricing with Amtrak Vacations.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Fort Worth
Your Journey Begins in Fort Worth
Welcome to the City of Cowboys and Culture! When you arrive in Fort Worth, Texas, check into your hotel and start exploring the friendly, laid-back city. Meet a Texas Longhorn on Main Street, visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, watch the twice-daily cattle drive down Exchange Avenue, and enjoy live music, line dancing, and a Texas-sized meal at Billy Bob's Texas (photo souvenir included).
- Day 2overnight: Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Continue appreciating the city and exploring on your own today. Dine in a Fort Worth restaurant, relax near the Water Gardens, view the JFK memorial, stroll through Sundance Square, visit the Kimball Art Museum, see the Fort Worth Zoo, visit the Military Museum, walk the Trinity Trails, or catch a free outdoor concert.
- Day 3overnight: Austin
Fort Worth to Austin
In the afternoon, board the Texas Eagle and head toward Austin! When you arrive in the "Live Music Capital of the World," check into your hotel. The evening is free to enjoy as you please.
- Day 4overnight: Austin
Austin
Climb aboard a comfortable Mercedes van for your included Real Austin tour, taking in landmarks, hidden gems, local favorites, and historic neighborhoods. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
- Day 5overnight: San Antonio
Austin to San Antonio
Spend the morning on your own before boarding the Texas Eagle to San Antonio in the evening. When you arrive, check into your hotel for a three-night stay and enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own.
- Day 6overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Begin using your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Antonio, visiting the Alamo, the Mission Concepcion, the Japanese Sunken Gardens, El Mercado, and Mission San Jose. The evening is yours at leisure.
- Day 7overnight: San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Included admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums, featuring a cafe, gift shop, shooting gallery, and saloon. Spend the remainder of the day on your own in San Antonio.
- Day 8
Your Journey Ends in San Antonio
Journey concludes in San Antonio.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Fort Worth's twice-daily cattle drive down Exchange Avenue, and a Texas-sized meal with a photo souvenir at Billy Bob's Texas.
- Day 4An included Real Austin tour by Mercedes van visits landmarks, local favorites, and historic neighborhoods around the city.
- Day 6The multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass in San Antonio begins, taking in the Alamo, Mission Concepcion, the Japanese Sunken Gardens, El Mercado, and Mission San Jose.
- Day 7Included admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums in San Antonio.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Fort Worth to Austin; Austin to San Antonio on the Texas Eagle®
- 7 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. Amtrak Vacations includes one-way Coach travel on the Texas Eagle from Fort Worth to Austin and Austin to San Antonio.
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- It's an independent rail vacation; travelers make their own way around each city, with only a few included tours and admissions.
- Which trains are used?
- The Texas Eagle, in Coach class, for both the Fort Worth to Austin and Austin to San Antonio legs.
- What hotels are used?
- The Hilton Fort Worth (2 nights), the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (2 nights), and the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown (3 nights).
- What is included besides rail and hotel?
- An included Real Austin van tour, a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass in San Antonio, and admission to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums.
