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On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Austin to San Marcos. The train trip from Austin to San Marcos is usually about 43 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 43m |
| Lowest price | $10.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Austin to San Marcos
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: The promptness of the bus. Cons: The app for the service. I couldn't add my ticket to it. Tips: Nope.
5.0
Pros: The glamour of riding a train. I'm 61 and have never travelled by train. It was a slow, cool ride taking a path unlike a street or a highway. It was thrilling really. Cons: Not much. Pretty great value. Tips: Bring a phone charger and something to read or play.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Austin to San Marcos was $10.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to San Marcos if you book your train tickets at least 29 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $0.54.
If you're planning a train trip from Austin to San Marcos in the upcoming month, you'll be happy to know that ticket prices are expected to remain stable. You can book your trip for any day within the next four weeks and expect to pay around $10.
Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to San Marcos at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Austin 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 | 0h 43m | $10.28 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Austin to San Marcos start from $10, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Austin leaves from 250 N Lamar Blvd . And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .
From Austin to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 0 hours and 43 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to San Marcos.
Trains departing from Austin to San Marcos tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Austin at 6:00pm and arrives in San Marcos within the hour.
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 Austin.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Austin is the capital of the Lone Star State and one of the best vacation destinations in Texas. Known as Texas’s “weird” city, Austin is famous for being the southern mecca for the arts. In addition to being a hot spot for both emerging and established artists from Texas and the surrounding states, Austin is well known for its eclectic live music scene. In addition, the University of Texas’ main campus is located in Austin, which makes the city a popular destination for young people from all over the world, keeping it vibrant at all times. It’s no surprise that it ranks among the top party cities in the U.S.
While you’re in town, make sure to stop by the hip South Congress neighborhood to shop at the trendy boutiques and grab some grub at the authentically Austin restaurants. Since Austin is one of the best craft beer cities in the country, you won’t regret checking out some of the local breweries too. After that, head over to Lady Bird Lake and rent a kayak for a relaxing paddling session on the water, or simply go for a walk on the picturesque Hike & Bike Trail. Finally, spend the night bar hopping along the pedestrian-only Sixth Street.
While the Austin airport is located on the outskirts of the city, the main train station is right in the heart of downtown. Similarly, the two bus stations that serve Austin are located close to the city center, making ground transportation the more convenient way to travel in and out of town.
Image credit: Michael Coghlan
Link to image attributionBuilt in 1947, the Amtrak Station in Austin is one of the stops along Amtrak’s Texas Eagle route which runs from Chicago to San Antonio and connects to Los Angeles. The station, located at 250 N Lamar Boulevard, sits near the banks of the Colorado River in downtown Austin. With just a quick walk from the station, you can reach the beautiful Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Park, stylish shopping and dining in the 2nd Street District, and even the state capital complex. Same-day and overnight parking is available at the station, as well as restrooms and vending machines inside.
250 N Lamar Blvd
San Marcos has one train station.
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
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