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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites and Quality Inn & Suites.
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.