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San Antonio Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from New Orleans

Independent 4-day roundtrip rail getaway to San Antonio from New Orleans

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Amtrak Vacations runs this four-day, three-night independent getaway roundtrip between New Orleans and San Antonio on the Sunset Limited train. Once in San Antonio, three nights at a hotel serve as the base for a multi-day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing pass covering stops such as the King William District, the River Walk, Market Square, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and HemisFair Park, site of the 1968 World's Fair. The operator's description also points to San Antonio's three centuries of history, the Alamo, Tex-Mex cuisine, and a river cruise, though the river cruise and other described extras are not listed among the package's formal inclusions. Because there is no tour guide or fixed schedule beyond the hop-on-hop-off pass, this suits independent travelers who want to explore San Antonio's missions and history at their own pace. Prices start from $509 USD per person.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$509 every time.

US$5094 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The description highlights a river cruise and visits to the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museums, but the package's formal inclusions list only the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing pass, three nights' hotel, and roundtrip rail; confirm whether these extras are included or optional add-ons before booking.
  • Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the days are structured before booking.

Included

  • Multi-day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass of San Antonio
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Roundtrip Amtrak from New Orleans to San Antonio on the Sunset Limited

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $509 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $509 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes, roundtrip Amtrak travel on the Sunset Limited between New Orleans and San Antonio.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; sightseeing runs through a hop-on-hop-off pass rather than a guided tour.
Which train is used?
The Sunset Limited, roundtrip between New Orleans and San Antonio.
What is included?
Three nights' hotel accommodations, roundtrip Amtrak travel on the Sunset Limited, and a multi-day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing pass of San Antonio.
What does the hop-on-hop-off pass cover?
Stops such as the King William District, the River Walk, Market Square, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and HemisFair Park.

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