Trains tickets from Raleigh to San Marcos, TX, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to San Marcos.

Average Price$236 - $301Average Duration1d 15h
48kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$540 - $813Average Duration3d 2h
174kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $236, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 15hAverage Duration
$236Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Train Raleigh to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$697
Average train trip duration3d 2h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:08am
Distance1187 miles (1914 km)
Latest train departure6:15pm

Raleigh to San Marcos Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Raleigh to San Marcos is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Marcos, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Raleigh and San Marcos, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to San Marcos.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from San Marcos, TX, US to Raleigh

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