The average train between Van Nuys and San Marcos takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Van Nuys 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 every 4 hours between Van Nuys and San Marcos. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 9:09 PM which arrives into San Marcos at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys station and arriving at San Marcos station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Van Nuys to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Van Nuys and San Marcos is 166 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 54m.