The cheapest and fastest trains from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Marcos, TX for San Antonio, TX on Thu, Mar 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 19 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Thu, Mar 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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 and bus for San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX train times
The table below shows live departures for San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:08 AM San Marcos, TX | 2h38 | 4:46 AM San Antonio, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX
Trains from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 20:53 |
Cheapest month Nov |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Thu |
Best day to book ahead 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Marcos, TX and San Antonio, TX from $10 (€8). 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 San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, 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 Antonio, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Marcos, TX to San Antonio, TX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- The Station Cafe
- Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1.50
- Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center
- Holiday Inn Express San Antonio N-Riverwalk Area
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Hall 3: parking and taxi area
- Bus: VIA Metropolitan Transit routes 26, 30, 36, 42, 70, 96
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