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How to get to San Marcos by train
- Routes
- 17
- Trips per day
- 31
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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Station Information
Popular train stations in San Marcos:
- 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
What train companies travel to San Marcos, TX?
Located in Texas, San Marcos is accessible by train from 17 other cities. You can choose from 31 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 Texas Eagle | 17 | 4 hr, 21 min | CZK 751.74 |
| Amtrak | 52 | 11 hr, 23 min | CZK 2,620.16 |
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.
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.
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 it a 4.4 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 it offers. They rate Amtrak Texas Eagle at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in San Marcos punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Texas Eagle has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to San Marcos, rating it 3.6 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
CZK 346.32 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, the lowest average price on a route to San Marcos was CZK 346.32.
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CZK 346.32
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.
The closest airport to San Marcos is San Marcos Municipal Airport (HYI), located 4.7 miles from the city center of San Marcos.
San Marcos ranks number 7 among the most popular train destinations in Texas. San Marcos ranks number 284 among train destinations in the country. San Marcos ranks number 10 in Texas by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 20 direct train schedules arriving in San Marcos each day.
The population of San Marcos is 60,684. It ranks number 10 by population in Texas. It ranks number 175 by population in the country.
A short train trip to San Marcos, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 346.32. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to San Marcos starts at CZK 432.91. A longer trip by train to San Marcos can be as cheap as CZK 606.07. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CZK 2,034.66.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 46 min | CZK 371.22 |
| Cleburne | 4 hr, 56 min | CZK 959.54 |
| Dallas | 7 hr, 30 min | CZK 948.71 |
| Fort Worth | 5 hr, 40 min | CZK 1,001.74 |
| Killeen | 4 hr, 38 min | CZK 1,005.42 |
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