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San Marcos to Carlinville Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from San Marcos to Carlinville per day. The average train journey from San Marcos to Carlinville takes 24 hours and 46 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 794 mi (1278 km) |
| Fastest train | 24h 46m |
| Lowest price | $258.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from San Marcos to Carlinville?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to Carlinville. 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 0h 46m | $258.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Carlinville start from $258, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Carlinville. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Carlinville trains arrive at 128 Alton Rd .
From San Marcos to Carlinville train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 24 hours and 46 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Carlinville on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from San Marcos.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from San Marcos to Carlinville
The distance between San Marcos and Carlinville is approximately 794 miles, or 1278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 46 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 San Marcos to Carlinville tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Marcos at 8:00am and arrives in Carlinville around 24 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Carlinville 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 Carlinville to San Marcos.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Marcos?
Main departure station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
There is one train station in San Marcos.
All train stations in San Marcos:
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Where is the train station in Carlinville?
Main arrival station: 128 Alton Rd
Carlinville has one train station.
All train stations in Carlinville:
128 Alton Rd
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