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There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from San Marcos to Temple.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€22.31 | Avg. Price€14.17 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2h 24m | Duration2h 58m |
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 | €11.62 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Which train should you take from San Marcos to Temple?
2 train services operate from San Marcos to Temple. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 58m | €12.51 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 2h 58m | €13.81 |
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 Temple every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €12.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Temple start from €12, 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'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 Temple.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from San Marcos to Temple
Trains departing from San Marcos to Temple 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 Tuesday 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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