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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Carlinville to San Marcos per day. The average train journey from Carlinville to San Marcos takes 25 hours and 32 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 794 mi (1278 km) |
Fastest train | 25h 32m |
Lowest price | $146.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Carlinville to San Marcos?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Carlinville to San Marcos. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1d 1h 32m | $146.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Carlinville to San Marcos start from $146, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Carlinville leaves from 128 Alton Rd . And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .
From Carlinville to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 25 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Carlinville and San Marcos is approximately 794 miles, or 1278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 25 hours and 32 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 Carlinville to San Marcos on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Carlinville at 5:00pm and arrives in San Marcos around 25 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to San Marcos with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Marcos to Carlinville.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Carlinville?
Main departure station: 128 Alton Rd
There is one train station in Carlinville.
All train stations in Carlinville:
128 Alton Rd
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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