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

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $20
SunApr 27
from $82
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to San Marcos.

Average Price$22 - $101Average Duration4h
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$22 - $51Average Duration7h 33m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Dallas to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 7 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 33mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dallas to San Marcos: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$27
Average train trip duration7h 33m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:00pm
Distance211 miles (340 km)

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

Best price found
04/23
$30
04/24
$20
Today
$24
04/26
$20
04/27
$82
04/28
No data
04/29
No data
04/30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas to San Marcos was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $238 for a train ticket from Dallas to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-04-26.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Marcos, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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Did you know?

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

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Dallas 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 $27 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $22. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, choose the train, as it will take you from Dallas to San Marcos in about 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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