The Texas Triangle links four parks across the state’s biggest metro areas: Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio in San Antonio, and Kemah Boardwalk on Galveston Bay. Run start to finish, the route covers about 10 hours and 538 miles of driving over 6 days.
This guide suits riders planning a spring or fall trip through Texas who want steel hypercoasters, a wood-to-steel hybrid, a floorless looper, and a compact boardwalk coaster on the same loop. It covers the stops in order, a day-by-day plan, what’s new for 2027, and when to go.
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Stats at a Glance
- Parks: 4
- Days: 6
- Total Driving: about 10 hr / 538 mi
- Best Season: March to May or late September to October
- Start → Finish: Six Flags Over Texas → Kemah Boardwalk
The Route at a Glance
The route runs from North Texas down through San Antonio and out to the Gulf Coast, with one long highway leg on each end.
| Stop | Park | Location | Drive from Previous Stop | Must-Ride Coasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Flags Over Texas | Arlington, TX | Start | Titan, New Texas Giant, Tormenta Rampaging Run |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, TX | about 5 hr 15 min / 281 mi | Iron Rattler, Superman: Krypton Coaster, Werewolf Gorge (new for 2027) |
| 3 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | about 30 min / 16 mi | Steel Eel, Texas Stingray, Barracuda Strike |
| 4 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, TX | about 4 hr 30 min / 241 mi | Boardwalk Bullet |
Stop by Stop
Each stop brings a different coaster style, from steel gigas to a classic boardwalk wooden coaster.
1. Six Flags Over Texas — Arlington, TX
Six Flags Over Texas anchors the trip with a mix of classic steel coasters and the park’s newest record-setter. Titan is a steel out-and-back/twister coaster standing 245 ft (74.7 m) tall with a top speed of 85 mph (136.8 km/h). New Texas Giant is a wood-structure coaster retracked in steel by Rocky Mountain Construction, standing 153 ft (46.6 m) tall. Tormenta Rampaging Run, which opened in July 2026, is a giga dive coaster reaching 309 ft (94.2 m) and 87 mph (140.0 km/h).
Plan a full day here — the park is large and lines build on Titan and Tormenta by midday. Ride the newer coasters first thing or use mobile queue options if offered. Stay in Arlington, within a few minutes of the park.
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2. Six Flags Fiesta Texas — San Antonio, TX
Fiesta Texas pairs two established coasters with a new family ride arriving for 2027. Iron Rattler is a Rocky Mountain Construction I-Box hybrid, built over the original wooden Rattler’s structure, standing 179 ft (54.6 m) tall with a top speed of 70 mph (112.6 km/h). Superman: Krypton Coaster is a Bolliger & Mabillard floorless coaster with 6 inversions, standing 168 ft (51.2 m) tall. New for 2027 and scheduled to open that season, Werewolf Gorge is a Vekoma family multi-launch coaster with 4 launches and an announced top speed of 45 mph (72.4 km/h) — not yet open, so treat its stats as announced rather than confirmed.
Give this park a full day; the quarry setting and Werewolf Gorge construction may affect walking paths near that area in 2027. Stay in San Antonio, on the city’s west side near the park.
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3. SeaWorld San Antonio — San Antonio, TX
SeaWorld San Antonio is a short hop from Fiesta Texas and adds marine-park variety to the coaster lineup. Steel Eel is a Morgan hypercoaster standing 150 ft (45.7 m) tall with a top speed of 65 mph (104.6 km/h). Texas Stingray is a Great Coasters International wooden coaster with 16 airtime hills, reaching 55 mph (88.5 km/h). Barracuda Strike, which opened in March 2026, is a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted family coaster standing 90 ft (27.4 m) tall with a top speed of 44 mph (70.8 km/h).
Half a day covers the coasters; a full day lets you add the park’s animal exhibits and shows. Pack a change of clothes if you also plan to ride the park’s splash attractions. Stay in San Antonio, convenient to both this park and Fiesta Texas.
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4. Kemah Boardwalk — Kemah, TX
Kemah Boardwalk closes the loop with a single coaster, but it’s a notable one: Boardwalk Bullet is a wooden coaster designed by The Gravity Group and built by Martin & Vleminckx, with trains supplied by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, standing 96 ft (29.3 m) tall with a top speed of 51 mph (82.1 km/h) and a compact, tightly twisted layout built on about one acre overlooking Galveston Bay.
A couple of hours covers the ride itself; budget more time for the boardwalk’s other rides, shops, and bay views. Stay in Kemah or nearby Seabrook or League City.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
This spreads the two long highway legs onto their own half-days so no single day combines a full park visit with hours of driving.
Day 1: Six Flags Over Texas
Full day at the park in Arlington, riding Titan, New Texas Giant, and Tormenta Rampaging Run. Overnight in Arlington.
Day 2: Drive to San Antonio
Drive about 5 hr 15 min (281 mi) from Arlington to San Antonio. Leave in the morning to arrive by early afternoon, then rest or explore the River Walk before the next two park days. Overnight in San Antonio.
Day 3: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Full day at Fiesta Texas, riding Iron Rattler, Superman: Krypton Coaster, and checking the status of Werewolf Gorge’s 2027 opening. Overnight in San Antonio.
Day 4: SeaWorld San Antonio
Short, roughly 30-minute drive (16 mi) across town to SeaWorld San Antonio for a full day with Steel Eel, Texas Stingray, and Barracuda Strike, plus the marine-park attractions. Overnight in San Antonio.
Day 5: Drive to Kemah
Drive about 4 hr 30 min (241 mi) from San Antonio to Kemah. Leave by mid-morning to arrive in the afternoon or early evening with time to walk the boardwalk. Overnight in Kemah or Seabrook/League City.
Day 6: Kemah Boardwalk
Morning or half-day at Kemah Boardwalk for Boardwalk Bullet and the rest of the boardwalk, then depart from the Houston area to end the trip.
New for 2027 on This Route
The one confirmed 2027 addition on this route is Werewolf Gorge at Six Flags Fiesta Texas: a Vekoma family multi-launch coaster with 4 launches, an announced top speed of 45 mph (72.4 km/h), and roughly 4,120 ft (1,255.8 m) of track, themed around a quarry and werewolf-curse storyline. It’s scheduled to open during the park’s 2027 season but has no confirmed opening date as of this writing, so build in flexibility at that stop and check the park’s site closer to your trip. If Werewolf Gorge isn’t open yet when you visit, the newest coaster you can ride on this route is Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas, a giga dive coaster that opened in July 2026.
When to Go
Aim for March through May or late September through October. Six Flags Over Texas typically closes in January and ramps up from a late-February reopening to daily operation by late May in its 2026 pattern, and Texas summer heat is intense across all four stops. Confirm each park’s published 2027 calendar before booking, since exact opening dates and operating days shift year to year.
Check Werewolf Gorge’s opening status at Fiesta Texas before finalizing your San Antonio dates, since it may still be in testing early in the 2027 season.
Road Trip Tips
Six Flags has offered season passes with access across its Six Flags parks nationwide in recent years, which would cover both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas on this route — SeaWorld San Antonio and Kemah Boardwalk are run by different companies and aren’t included. Confirm the specific 2027 pass benefits on Six Flags’ site before buying, since past multi-park offers have come with limited purchase windows.
The whole route stays in the Central time zone, so there’s no time change to plan around. Pack sunscreen and water for outdoor queues even in the shoulder season, and bring a change of clothes or dry bag for SeaWorld San Antonio’s splash-style water rides.
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The Texas Triangle FAQs
How many days do you need for The Texas Triangle?
Plan on 6 days: one day each for Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Kemah Boardwalk, plus a half-day each for the two long drives (Arlington to San Antonio and San Antonio to Kemah).
Should you start at Six Flags Over Texas or Kemah Boardwalk?
Starting at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington and finishing at Kemah Boardwalk works well because it saves the shortest, most relaxed stop for last and ends the trip near Houston’s airports. Running it in reverse works just as well if your flights favor Houston on arrival instead.
When is the best time to do this Texas coaster road trip?
March through May or late September through October, to avoid both Texas summer heat and the risk of reduced winter operating days at Six Flags Over Texas. Always check each park’s 2027 calendar before booking, since exact dates vary by year.
What’s the one must-ride coaster on this trip?
Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas stands out as the route’s signature ride — a Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid built over the original wooden Rattler’s structure, reaching 179 ft (54.6 m) and 70 mph (112.6 km/h) with a steep first drop and a zero-g roll.
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