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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from San Marcos to Taylor. Traveling by train from San Marcos to Taylor usually takes one hour and 54 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Texas Eagle train can make the trip in one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 50m |
| Lowest price | $9.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from San Marcos to Taylor?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to Taylor. 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 | 1h 54m | $11.63 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Taylor start from $9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Taylor. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Taylor trains arrive at 118 E First St - Union Pacific Yard Office .
From San Marcos to Taylor train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 1 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Taylor faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 50 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Taylor 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
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from San Marcos to Taylor on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves San Marcos at 8:00am and arrives in Taylor about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor?
Main arrival station: 118 E First St - Union Pacific Yard Office
Taylor has one train station.
All train stations in Taylor:
118 E First St - Union Pacific Yard Office
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