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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from San Marcos to Temple. The train trip from San Marcos to Temple is usually about 2 hours and 58 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 91 mi (147 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 58m |
| Lowest price | $9.00 |
| 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 Temple?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from San Marcos to Temple was $12.27. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Temple if you book your train tickets at least 29 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $12.73.
Average prices by travel date
The average cost of a one-way train trip from San Marcos to Temple is expected to fluctuate between $11 and $19 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Temple in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from San Marcos is $12.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from San Marcos to Temple?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to Temple. 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 | 2h 58m | $14.47 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Temple start from $9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Temple. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Temple trains arrive at 315 West Ave B .
From San Marcos to Temple train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Temple 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
Trains departing from San Marcos to Temple tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Friday 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 Temple around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple?
Main arrival station: 315 West Ave B
Temple has one train station.
All train stations in Temple:
315 West Ave B
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