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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from San Marcos to Springfield. The train trip from San Marcos to Springfield is usually about 25 hours and 21 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 829 mi (1334 km) |
Fastest train | 25h 21m |
Lowest price | $164.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from San Marcos to Springfield?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to Springfield. 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 1h 21m | $164.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Springfield start from $164, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Springfield. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Springfield trains arrive at 100 N Third St .
From San Marcos to Springfield train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 25 hours and 21 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Springfield 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
The distance between San Marcos and Springfield is approximately 829 miles, or 1334 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 25 hours and 21 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 Springfield 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 Springfield around 25 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Springfield 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 Springfield to San Marcos.
City Information
Springfield
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Link to image attributionThere are 34 cities in America called Springfield, but the state capital of Illinois is one of the most well-known. Beyond Springfield's political clout as a state capital, it is known for being the home of Abraham Lincoln for many years, plus the site of his final resting place. While in town, you can visit President Lincoln's restored home, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery. An enormous bronze bust of Lincoln outside his tomb features a nose as shiny as a new penny, rubbed by scores of visitors who consider it good luck.
Springfield is one of the state's best destinations thanks to more than just history. Check out the incredible artistry on display in the capitol building's stained glass windows, or discover the dogwoods lining 5 miles of trails in the Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center. Not to mention Springfield's bustling craft beer scene; hit up the city's microbreweries, nano breweries, and craft beer companies like the famous Springfield Beer Company.
It should be no surprise that one of the primary transportation methods to Springfield is called the Lincoln Service. This Amtrak train route stops in Springfield on its way from Chicago to St. Louis, and so does the Amtrak Texas Eagle from San Antonio to Chicago. Amtrak Thruway buses run from Springfield to Peoria, where travelers can connect to further bus destinations.
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 Springfield?
Main arrival station: 100 N Third St
Springfield has one train station.
All train stations in Springfield:
100 N Third St
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