Train from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Marcos to El Paso on 22 September
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AmtrakTrain
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San Marcos Station
Union Depot
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San Marcos Station
Union Depot
AmtrakTrain
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San Marcos Station
Union Depot
AmtrakTrain
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San Marcos Station
Union Depot
AmtrakTrain
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San Marcos Station
Union Depot

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Marcos to El Paso

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 18 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$2,005, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 17mAverage duration
843 kmDistance
77kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceMX$2,150 - MX$5,653Average duration17h 10m
21kg CO₂e
Average priceMX$2,005 - MX$2,721Average duration18h 17m
77kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from San Marcos to El Paso?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Marcos to El Paso start from MX$2,005. The average price for this train route is around MX$2,317. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Marcos to El Paso?

    The average train journey time from San Marcos to El Paso is 18h 17m, covering a distance of 843 km. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the San Marcos to El Paso route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Marcos to El Paso?

    The earliest train from San Marcos to El Paso departs at 20:08. And the latest train departs at 20:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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20/09
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21/09
MX$2,218
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23/09
MX$1,916
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on 23 Sept 2026 with a price of MX$1,916

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

You can expect to pay from MX$1,916 to MX$10,521 for a train ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$1,916, which is on 2026-09-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Marcos, TX, US and El Paso, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost MX$2,317 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from MX$2,005. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to El Paso, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US in about 17h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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