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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from San Marcos to McGregor. Traveling by train from San Marcos to McGregor usually takes 3 hours and 19 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 112 mi (181 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 19m |
| Lowest price | $22.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from San Marcos to McGregor?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects San Marcos to McGregor. 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 | 3h 19m | $22.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to McGregor start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to McGregor. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in McGregor trains arrive at Amtrak Blvd .
From San Marcos to McGregor train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between San Marcos and McGregor is approximately 112 miles, or 181 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 19 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Marcos to McGregor. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday 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 McGregor around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to McGregor 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 McGregor 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 McGregor?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Blvd
McGregor has one train station.
All train stations in McGregor:
Amtrak Blvd
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