Trains tickets from El Paso, US to San Marcos (TX), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 5 at
    Departure city: El Paso
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Marcos.

Average Price$74 - $319Average Duration16h 15m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$120 - $158Average Duration15h 35m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from El Paso to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 35mAverage Duration
$120Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Train El Paso to San Marcos: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$146
Average train trip duration15h 35m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:45pm
Distance523 miles (843 km)

El Paso to San Marcos Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso to San Marcos was searched and found on Jun 7, 2025 with a price of $114

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

You can expect to pay from $114 to $543 for a train ticket from El Paso to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-06-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between El Paso and San Marcos is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Marcos.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Marcos, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from El Paso to San Marcos while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between El Paso and San Marcos is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $146 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $120. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, choose the train, as it will take you from El Paso to San Marcos in about 15h 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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