Train tickets from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US

Next train departures

Next departures for Dallas to San Marcos on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
San Marcos StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
San Marcos StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:38 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to San Marcos

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 7 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 33mAverage Duration
211 milesDistance
31kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$40 - $116Average Duration4h 15m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$22 - $52Average Duration7h 33m
31kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/17
$39
11/18
$24
Today
$31
11/20
$31
11/21
$24
11/22
$64
11/23
$64
11/24
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $209 for a train ticket from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-21.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Dallas, TX 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 $27 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $22. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US in about 4h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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