Trains tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to New Orleans.

Average Price$104 - $248Average Duration16h 25m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$111 - $219Average Duration1d 2h
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
16h 25mAverage Duration
$104Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Marcos to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$130
Average train trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:33pm
Distance470 miles (758 km)

San Marcos to New Orleans Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos to New Orleans was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $175

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

You can expect to pay from $175 to $399 for a train ticket from San Marcos to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-06-21.

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 San Marcos to New Orleans 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 New Orleans, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Marcos and New Orleans compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Marcos to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Marcos to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Marcos and New Orleans is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $130 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $111. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New Orleans, choose the train, as it will take you from San Marcos to New Orleans in about 16h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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