With a population of 37,490, Rockwall is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $16 for a 8h 30m trip.
Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Renting a car in Rockwall costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockwall (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. The most frequently booked car type in Rockwall is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.