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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glen Rose has to offer.

When to visit Glen Rose

Glen Rose in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glen Rose in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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, Qatar Airways 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 49m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 20m 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 Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glen Rose, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Glen Rose takes 185 miles and will cost you around $46. From College Station, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 195 miles.

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, Qatar Airways 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 49m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 20m 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 Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glen Rose, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Glen Rose takes 185 miles and will cost you around $46. From College Station, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airlines serving Glen Rose

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
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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

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 102 reviews)
$101+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glen Rose
2 stars
Good (7.8, 484 reviews)
$90+
Glen Rose Inn and Suites
3 stars
Good (7.3, 3 reviews)
$67+
Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7, 158 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Glen Rose

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96.