How much does a train ticket from San Marcos to St. Louis cost?

The average train ticket price from San Marcos to St. Louis is $191. The best way to find train tickets from San Marcos to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from San Marcos to St. Louis?

A train trip between San Marcos and St. Louis is around 23h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 23h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 752 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Marcos and St. Louis?

The number of trains from San Marcos to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Marcos to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Marcos to St. Louis?

When taking the train from San Marcos to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Forest Park, Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Saint Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch.

Train San Marcos to St. Louis from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Marcos to St. Louis on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:20am	San Marcos Station	23h 10m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
8:20am	San Marcos Station	23h 10m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
8:20am	San Marcos Station	1d 6h	2:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
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Next departures for San Marcos to St. Louis on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:20am	San Marcos Station	23h 10m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
8:20am	San Marcos Station	23h 10m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
8:20am	San Marcos Station	1d 6h	2:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
8:20am	San Marcos Station	1d 6h	2:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
8:20am	San Marcos Station	1d 6h	2:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 23 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 10mAverage Duration

747 milesDistance

110kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $249	Average Duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$160 - $228	Average Duration23h 10m	CO₂ emissions 110kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5570 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 $160

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Marcos, TX, US and St. Louis?

Stops in San Marcos, TX, US

A - San Marcos Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Marcos, TX, US - St. Louis

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The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $153

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $153 to $802 for a train ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-11-10.

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