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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from San Antonio to San Marcos. Traveling by train from San Antonio to San Marcos usually takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Texas Eagle train can make the trip in one hour and 32 minutes.
Distance | 46 mi (74 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 32m |
Lowest price | PLN 23.97 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Antonio to San Marcos?
Over the past month, a train ticket between San Antonio and San Marcos cost PLN 30.88, 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 PLN 74.99 more.
Average prices by travel date
The average cost of a one-way train trip from San Antonio to San Marcos is expected to fluctuate between PLN 24 and PLN 200 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to San Marcos in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from San Antonio is PLN 32.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from San Antonio to San Marcos on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about PLN 74.99 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from San Antonio to San Marcos?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Antonio to San Marcos. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 2h 31m | PLN 54.94 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Antonio to San Marcos start from PLN 24, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to San Marcos. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Antonio leaves from 350 Hoefgen St and 6 other stations. And in San Marcos trains arrive at 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station .
From San Antonio to San Marcos train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 2 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to San Marcos faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 32 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
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Antonio to San Marcos. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs San Antonio at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00am. 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
City Information
San Antonio
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.
If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.
Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.
San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Antonio?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 350 Hoefgen St
The San Antonio Amtrak Station is adjacent to the city’s vibrant downtown, nestled between the Alamodome sports complex and the historic Sunset Station where train service began in 1902. Amtrak operations moved to its new home at 350 Hoefgen Ave in 1998, where passengers can board the Texas Eagle to travel to Chicago, or connect to the Sunset Limited heading to Los Angeles. The stuccoed, Spanish Mission Revival style station is fully accessible, and offers comfortable seating as well as restrooms available in the waiting room. Two of San Antonio’s most popular attractions, the bustling Riverwalk and the historic Alamo, cannot be missed and luckily are within just 1 mile of the station.
All train stations in San Antonio:
350 Hoefgen St
Union Station
Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
100 W Commercial St
400 East Railroad Ave
201 W Downie St
700 W San Francisco Ave
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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