Train tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 18 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1train per day
            18h 52mAverage Duration
            523 milesDistance
            77kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$106 - $289Average Duration17h 20m
            21kg CO₂e
            Average Price$107 - $140Average Duration18h 52m
            77kg CO₂e

            Train San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$118
            Average train trip duration18h 52m
            Number of daily trains1
            Earliest train departure7:33pm
            Distance523 miles (843 km)

            San Marcos to El Paso Train

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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $112

            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 $112 to $1,176 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 $112 which is on 2025-11-03.

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            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 San Marcos and El Paso is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in El Paso.

            Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to El Paso, 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 San Marcos and El Paso, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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            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 $118 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $107. 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 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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