How much is the train ticket from San Marcos to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from San Marcos to New York City start from $214. The average price for this train route is around $877. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Marcos to New York City?

The average train ride duration from San Marcos to New York City is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1535 miles (2475 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Marcos to New York City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Marcos to New York City?

The earliest train departs from San Marcos to New York City at 8:20am. And the latest train departs at 8:32am.

Train San Marcos to New York City from $205 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for San Marcos to New York City on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to New York City on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:32am	San Marcos Station	2d 12h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 10h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to New York City on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:32am	San Marcos Station	2d 12h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	8:20am	San Marcos Station	2d 10h	7:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:56 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1535 milesDistance

62kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$155 - $643	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$214 - $2,850	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 225kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Marcos, TX, US and New York City?

San Marcos, TX, US

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San Marcos Station
338 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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New York City

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Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5651 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $214

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Marcos, TX, US to New York City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from San Marcos to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from San Marcos to New York City start from $214. The average price for this train route is around $877. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Marcos to New York City?
The average train ride duration from San Marcos to New York City is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1535 miles (2475 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Marcos to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Marcos to New York City?
The earliest train departs from San Marcos to New York City at 8:20am. And the latest train departs at 8:32am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/14

$580

12/15

$547

Today

$451

12/17

$1,860

12/18

$1,735

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The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $451

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $451 to $2,036 for a train ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,735 which is on 2025-12-18.