Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to San Marcos (TX), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Austin to San Marcos: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration43m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:50pm
Distance30 miles (47 km)
Latest train departure8:10pm

Austin to San Marcos Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
$10
04/22
$10
Today
$10
04/24
$10
04/25
$10
04/26
$10
04/27
$10
04/28
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to San Marcos was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin to San Marcos, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $91 for a train ticket from Austin to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-04-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to San Marcos is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Marcos, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and San Marcos, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Austin to San Marcos, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin to San Marcos?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin and San Marcos is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $13 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin to San Marcos in about 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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