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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Marshall to San Marcos. The train trip from Marshall to San Marcos is usually about 11 hours and 39 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 280 mi (451 km) |
| Fastest train | 11h 39m |
| Lowest price | $56.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Marshall to San Marcos?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Marshall 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 | 11h 39m | $56.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Marshall to San Marcos start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Marshall leaves from 800 N Washington St, Suite 2 . And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .
From Marshall to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 11 hours and 39 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 Marshall.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Marshall and San Marcos is approximately 280 miles, or 451 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 39 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.
Trains departing from Marshall to San Marcos tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Marshall at 7:00am and arrives in San Marcos around 11 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 Marshall.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Marshall?
Main departure station: 800 N Washington St, Suite 2
There is one train station in Marshall.
All train stations in Marshall:
800 N Washington St, Suite 2
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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