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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from San Marcos to Cleburne. The train trip from San Marcos to Cleburne is usually about 4 hours and 32 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Texas Eagle train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 28 minutes.
Distance | 173 mi (279 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 28m |
Lowest price | $19.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from San Marcos to Cleburne?
Over the past month, a train ticket between San Marcos and Cleburne cost $19.00, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 18 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $10.00 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from San Marcos to Cleburne?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to Cleburne. 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 | 4h 32m | $30.07 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Cleburne start from $19, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Cleburne. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Cleburne trains arrive at 206 N Border St - Cleburne Intermodal Depot .
From San Marcos to Cleburne train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 4 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cleburne faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 28 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Cleburne 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 Cleburne is approximately 173 miles, or 279 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 28 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Marcos to Cleburne. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Marcos at 8:00am and arrives in Cleburne around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne?
Main arrival station: 206 N Border St - Cleburne Intermodal Depot
Cleburne has one train station.
All train stations in Cleburne:
206 N Border St - Cleburne Intermodal Depot
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