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Portland to San Marcos trains

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Trip Overview

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.

38h 57m
Duration
1,294 mi
Distance
$833
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Portland to San Marcos train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit38h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit39h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit39h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit38h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit38h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to San Marcos? 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.

Map of how to get from Portland to San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,294.2 mi
  • Duration: 38h 57m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

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.

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