The average train between Salinas and San Marcos takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 16h 37m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salinas 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 Salinas and San Marcos. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salinas is at 12:06 PM which arrives into San Marcos at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salinas to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Salinas station and arriving at San Marcos station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
Salinas to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Salinas and San Marcos is 567.3 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Salinas to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 12h 59m.
