The train between Austin and San Marcos takes 39h 51m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Austin to San Marcos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Austin and San Marcos. The earliest departure is at 7:22 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Austin is at 7:22 PM which arrives into San Marcos at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 39h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Austin to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Austin station and arriving at San Marcos station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 51m.
Austin to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
Austin to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Austin and San Marcos is 1,862.2 km. The road distance is 2,569 km.
You can take a train from Austin to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 40h 7m.
