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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Maricopa and San Marcos. The average train journey from Maricopa to San Marcos takes 24 hours and 37 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 859 mi (1382 km) |
Fastest train | 24h 37m |
Lowest price | $137.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Maricopa to San Marcos?
2 train services operate from Maricopa to San Marcos. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 1d 0h 37m | $137.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1d 0h 37m | $163.00 |
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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Maricopa to San Marcos every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $137.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Maricopa to San Marcos start from $163, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Maricopa leaves from 44605 W Mercado St . And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .
From Maricopa to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 24 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to San Marcos on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Maricopa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Maricopa and San Marcos is approximately 859 miles, or 1382 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 37 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Maricopa to San Marcos on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Maricopa at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Maricopa twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to San Marcos faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Marcos to Maricopa.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Maricopa?
Main departure station: 44605 W Mercado St
There is one train station in Maricopa.
All train stations in Maricopa:
44605 W Mercado St
Where is the train station in San Marcos?
Main arrival station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
San Marcos has one train station.
All train stations in San Marcos:
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
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