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Fort Worth to San Marcos Train Schedule

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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

There are usually 8 daily bus trips available from Fort Worth to San Marcos.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$78.54
Avg. Price
$30.48
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
8
Daily Trips
1
Duration
Duration
6h 8m
Duration
5h 31m

Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Fort Worth to San Marcos. Traveling by train from Fort Worth to San Marcos usually takes 5 hours and 31 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance202 mi (325 km)
Fastest train5h 31m
Lowest price$18.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Texas Eagle
Train lines1

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Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Fort Worth to San Marcos

(Based on 7 ratings and reviews)

4.6

4.0

Chandler

December 26, 2023- Visiting family

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Pros: Plenty of room on the train and refreshments/food were offered. Cons: Better food/fresh food.

5.0

Armando

September 18, 2023- Visiting family

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Pros: The extra legroom is great. Restaurant service helps a lot. Cons: At the station, the train crew could get the train closer to the boarding area. Tips: Amtrak is great!

5.0

Irene

April 25, 2023- Vacation

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Pros: We had such a pleasant trip to San Marcos. The Amtrak travel was the best part of our trip so far. Thank you for offering it as an option for us. Cons: The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the tiny bathroom. I am a plus size person and did not know that there was a larger bathroom. Other than that it was a great trip. Tips: Have a great trip!😎.

5.0

Helga

August 25, 2019- Solo travel

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Pros: Made good friends and had good conversation with a group of 3 men sitting near us. Made time go by much faster. Cons: As I said previously. Bathroom on 2nd floor and more wi-fi connections in Observation car. Tips: Enjoy! Be friendly!

5.0

Kimberly

August 6, 2019- Visiting family

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Pros: Relaxing. Cons: couldn't hear the message over the intercom well outside near the loading area.

What is the price of a train ticket from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Fort Worth and San Marcos cost $27.62, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $14.21 more.

Average train ticket prices from Fort Worth to San Marcos by travel date

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Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Fort Worth to San Marcos will cost between $22 and $44. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Monthly avg. prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during May. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Fort Worth to San Marcos, with the average price at just $24. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in December, when the average price goes up to $39. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

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By booking your train trip from Fort Worth to San Marcos on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about $14.21 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Fort Worth 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.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Texas Eagle15h 32m$31.11

  • Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Fort Worth to San Marcos start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Fort Worth leaves from Central Station . And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .

    From Fort Worth to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 5 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to San Marcos faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 31 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.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Fort Worth to San Marcos

The distance between Fort Worth and San Marcos is approximately 202 miles, or 325 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 31 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 Fort Worth to San Marcos on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday 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 Fort Worth at 2:00pm and arrives in San Marcos around 5 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 Fort Worth.

City Information

Fort Worth

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Much more than an afterthought to nearby Dallas, Fort Worth is an exciting destination in its own right. Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in Texas and in the United States overall, because, as we all know, everything is bigger in Texas. With the motto "City of Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth has activities, sights, and experiences to deliver on both of those fronts.

If you dressed as a cowboy for Halloween as a child (or last year), your first stop should be the Fort Worth Stockyards. Once a livestock market, the Stockyards are now a National Historic District characterized by restaurants, bars, Old-West themed shopping, and live music. Here you can see real Texas Longhorns on a cattle drive twice a day, or attend the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, held every weekend at the Cowtown Coliseum. Can you see why we named Fort Worth one of the best vacation destinations in Texas?

If you're more intrigued by Fort Worth's cultural offerings, you'll be wowed by the breadth of museums to visit. Admire the art at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth or the Kimbell Art Museum (whose architecture is a work of art in itself). Outdoor oases like the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Water Gardens will bring a breath of fresh air - not to mention a chance to dip your feet in the water to cool off.

Luckily, there's no need to ride a horse into Cowtown. Bus service from several local and national carriers, as well as Amtrak train service, make it easy to get to Fort Worth from cities throughout the U.S. Plus, with proximity to one of the world's busiest airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, you can visit Fort Worth from nearly anywhere on the globe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Fort Worth?

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Main departure station: Central Station

When it opened in 2001, Fort Worth Central Station consolidated transit services via train and bus into one convenient hub. Located in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth, the station features soaring ceilings and an iconic clock tower. The station serves Amtrak’s Texas Eagle and Heartland Flyer lines, as well as bus service on Jefferson Lines. Local commuter rail and Trinity Metro buses connect from Central Station to areas throughout Fort Worth. Hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of the station, and business travelers will be happy to know the convention center is only 2 blocks away.

All train stations in Fort Worth:

  • Central Station

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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