The average train between Sacramento and San Marcos takes 22h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sacramento 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 6 times a week between Sacramento and San Marcos. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 6:48 AM which arrives into San Marcos at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at San Marcos station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Sacramento to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Sacramento and San Marcos is 719.4 km. The road distance is 1,054 km.
You can take a train from Sacramento to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 18h 17m.
