The average train between Portland and San Marcos takes 38h 57m and the fastest train takes 38h 21m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Portland 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 5 times a week between Portland and San Marcos. The service departs Portland at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Marcos at 04:43:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 38h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Oceanside station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 57m.
Portland to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Portland and San Marcos is 1455 km. The road distance is 1706 km.
You can take a train from Portland to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 34h 43m.