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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 14 atDeparture city: San MarcosDeparture location: San Marcos StationArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: AustinDestination location: Austin, TXOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Marcos to AustinAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5388 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 $12
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The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $10To 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 Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $10 to $187 for a train ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-08-15.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between San Marcos and Austin, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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What's the cheapest way to go from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Marcos, TX, US and Austin, 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 $12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US in about 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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