The average train between San Jose and San Marcos takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 18h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose 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 San Jose and San Marcos. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 10:26 AM which arrives into San Marcos at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Jose to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at San Marcos station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
San Jose to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between San Jose and San Marcos is 633.9 km. The road distance is 845 km.
You can take a train from San Jose to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 14h 39m.