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There are usually 30 daily bus trips available from San Marcos to Dallas.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€57.32 | Avg. Price€20.71 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips30 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration4h 11m | Duration7h 9m |
There is usually just one train option from San Marcos to Dallas per day. The average train journey from San Marcos to Dallas takes 7 hours and 10 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 6 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 58m |
| Lowest price | €17.59 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from San Marcos to Dallas
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Nice smooth ride heading to our destination, on the way back not so smooth. Pretty bumpy and arrived almost 3 hours later then we should have due to train being delayed. Cons: Better food options. Tips: Not at the moment.
4.0
Pros: Great/ relaxing & fun. Cons: On time or closer to. Tips: Take snacks.
Over the past month, a train ticket between San Marcos and Dallas cost €17.59, 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 €19.35 more.
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from San Marcos to Dallas will range from €20 to €27. If you're planning to travel by train to Dallas in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from San Marcos you can find in the next 7 days is €20. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
2 train services operate from San Marcos to Dallas. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 7h 18m | €22.15 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 6h 58m | €26.24 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from San Marcos to Dallas every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €18.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Dallas start from €18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Dallas. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Dallas trains arrive at Union Station - 400 S Houston St .
From San Marcos to Dallas train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 6 hours and 58 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 Dallas.
The distance between San Marcos and Dallas is approximately 211 miles, or 340 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 58 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 Dallas tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Thursday 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 Dallas around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Dallas 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 Dallas to San Marcos.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Dallas is one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Texas, as well as one of the state's best vacation destinations. While it is one of the foremost business, telecommunications and transportation hubs in the United States, Dallas is also one of the most exciting cities when it comes to culture and nightlife opportunities.
When you are planning a trip to Dallas, make sure you leave time in your schedule to check out some of the city’s world-famous museums. Some must-visits include The Sixth Floor Museum (that commemorates the assassination of John F. Kennedy), the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
If you want some fresh air and a feast to the eyes, you must visit the remarkable Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which boasts one of the best botanical collections in the entire country. And if you are after some tasty grub and good people watching, then head to Stone Street Gardens, a row of restaurants located on a charming red brick strip surrounded with tons of greenery.
Both the main train station in Dallas, the Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, and the main bus station are located in the heart of the city’s downtown historic district just a few blocks away from each other. That makes it super convenient to travel to Dallas from various places in Texas and the rest of the U.S. or Mexico. The stations’ central location also allows for an easy transfer to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that is located pretty far outside the city.
There is one train station in San Marcos.
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Image credit: the.urbanophile
Link to image attributionEddie Bernice Johnson Union Station first opened in 1916, and connected Dallas to the United States’ growing rail network. Today, the station offers service on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle line which runs from Chicago to San Antonio. Passengers can also connect to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (or DART) within the station. Located just east of downtown Dallas, Union Station is conveniently close to the Dallas Convention Center, the primary bus station, and several of the area’s main freeways. Parking, restrooms, and vending machines are available at the station, and it’s easy to grab a quick bite at any one of numerous nearby eateries, from fast food joints to steakhouses.
Union Station - 400 S Houston St
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