How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to San Marcos?

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to San Marcos start from R 208. The average price for this train route is around R 208. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Antonio to San Marcos?

The average train journey time from San Antonio to San Marcos is 1h 32m, covering a distance of 73 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Antonio to San Marcos route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to San Marcos?

The earliest train from San Antonio to San Marcos departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Train San Antonio to San Marcos from R 173 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from San Antonio to San Marcos on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to San Marcos on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to San Marcos on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:48	San Antonio Station	1h 32m	08:20	San Marcos Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:27 PM CST.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 hour 32 minutes and with fares starting at just R 208, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 32mAverage duration

73 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 271 - R 1 821	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 208 - R 294	Average duration1h 32m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 208

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to San Marcos?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to San Marcos start from R 208. The average price for this train route is around R 208. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Antonio to San Marcos?
The average train journey time from San Antonio to San Marcos is 1h 32m, covering a distance of 73 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Antonio to San Marcos route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to San Marcos?
The earliest train from San Antonio to San Marcos departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

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

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The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 173

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

You can expect to pay from R 173 to R 1 626 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 173, which is on 2025-12-12.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h	Avg priceR 557	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 32m	Avg priceR 208	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and San Marcos, TX, 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 R 208 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 208. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US in about 1h – that's the fastest way to get there!