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Routes	12
Trips per day	19
train lines	2
Stations	1

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What train companies travel to San Marcos, Texas?

Located in Texas, San Marcos is accessible by train from 12 other cities. You can choose from 19 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to San Marcos on Wanderu. Amtrak Texas Eagle usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to San Marcos are also available.

Train companies serving San Marcos

Train	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	66	21h 32m	$143.77
Amtrak Texas Eagle	18	5h 16m	$21.56

Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.

Which train carrier has the best service to San Marcos?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to San Marcos by train with Amtrak Texas Eagle giving them a 3.9 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Texas Eagle had the most comfortable train service to San Marcos taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Texas Eagle offers. They rate Amtrak Texas Eagle a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to San Marcos punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Texas Eagle has the best on time performance on their train schedules to San Marcos, rating them a 3.1 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$8.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to San Marcos, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to San Marcos. In the last month, trains from Austin to San Marcos had the lowest average price at $8.00. The train from San Antonio to San Marcos also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The main train station in San Marcos is 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around San Marcos.

San Marcos ranks number 7 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 321 in United States. San Marcos ranks number 10 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to San Marcos via train service. On average 10 direct daily train trips serve San Marcos.

The population of San Marcos is 60684. San Marcos ranks number 13 in terms of population in Texas and number 264 in all of United States.

Train tickets to San Marcos range from $8 for a short trip to San Marcos, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to San Marcos starts at , and a longer trip by train to San Marcos can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $56.

People who take the train to San Marcos are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to San Marcos easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

The closest train station to the city center of San Marcos is 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station, located just 0.5 miles away. Select 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of San Marcos. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Los Angeles	1d 10h 41m	$216.70
Chicago	1d 5h 33m	$210.67
New Orleans	1d 21h 37m	$287.43
El Paso	15h 35m	$76.50
San Antonio	2h 36m	$14.93

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