Glen Rose travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glen Rose
With a population of 2,580, Glen Rose is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glen Rose to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Glen Rose
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glen Rose in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Glen Rose, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Glen Rose
Plane
Although Glen Rose doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 62 miles from Glen Rose. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glen Rose. The train journey from Glen Rose to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Glen Rose is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 67 miles from Glen Rose. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glen Rose, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Glen Rose takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Glen Rose
Where to stay in Glen Rose
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites and Quality Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Glen Rose
Most booked hotels in Glen Rose
Renting a car in Glen Rose
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Glen Rose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.