San Marcos to Oceanside Trains

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Duration	38h 49m
Distance	1347.4 miles
Average price	$203
Frequency	2/week

Trip overview

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San Marcos

Oceanside

The train between San Marcos and Oceanside takes 38h 49m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from San Marcos to Oceanside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

San Marcos Amtrak
Los Angeles Union Station
Oceanside

39h 7m

$166 - $233

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San Marcos to Oceanside train times

Trains run twice a week between San Marcos and Oceanside. The service departs San Marcos at 19:12 in the evening, which arrives into Oceanside at 08:01. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 38h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, January 30, 2021

Amtrak

Departing Monday, February 1, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Marcos to Oceanside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Oceanside?

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Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to Oceanside station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

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How far is it from San Marcos to Oceanside?

The distance between San Marcos and Oceanside is 1172 miles. The road distance is 1347.4 miles.

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Where do I catch the San Marcos to Oceanside train from?

San Marcos to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.

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Where does the San Marcos to Oceanside train arrive?

San Marcos to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside Amtrak Station.

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How do I get a train ticket from San Marcos to Oceanside?

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What is the time difference between San Marcos and Oceanside?

Oceanside is 2h behind San Marcos. It is currently 9:02 AM in San Marcos and 7:02 AM in Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 550+ hotels available in Oceanside. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between San Marcos and Oceanside?

You can take a train from San Marcos to Oceanside via Los Angeles Union Station in around 39h 7m.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

36h 23m

Frequency

3 times a week

Estimated price

$130 - $200

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.