The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fort Worth, TX for San Marcos, TX on Sat, Jan 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price | €48 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX trains for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 Texas Eagle | 8:28 PM Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX | 5h40 | 2:08 AM San Marcos Station, San Marcos, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |||||
![]() | 7:02 PM Fort Worth, TX | 5h31 | 12:33 AM San Marcos, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Trains from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:20, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 08:20 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fort Worth, TX and San Marcos, TX from $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Marcos, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Jones Street.
- Reata Restaurant
- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Ashton Hotel
- Omni Fort Worth Hotel
- Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Dallas and DFW Airport
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Trinity Railway Express, TEXRail
- Amtrak services
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