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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Austin.

Average Price$17 - $59Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$12 - $17Average Duration54m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Marcos to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
54mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Marcos to Austin: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$13
Average train trip duration54m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:20am
Distance30 miles (47 km)

San Marcos to Austin Train

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

Best price found
04/23
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04/24
$12
Today
$10
04/26
$10
04/27
$10
04/28
$10
04/29
$10
04/30
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos to Austin was searched and found on Apr 25, 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 San Marcos to Austin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $161 for a train ticket from San Marcos to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-04-26.

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

By choosing the train between San Marcos and Austin, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Marcos and Austin 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 $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, choose the train, as it will take you from San Marcos to Austin in about 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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