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San Marcos to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Marcos to Los Angeles?
There are usually 8 daily bus trips available from San Marcos to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$281.93 | Avg. Price$326.50 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips8 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1d 18h 4m | Duration2d 13h 37m |
Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from San Marcos to Los Angeles. The train trip from San Marcos to Los Angeles is usually about 49 hours and 57 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 36 hours and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 1222 mi (1967 km) |
| Fastest train | 36h 2m |
| Lowest price | $135.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Price trends for trains from San Marcos to Los Angeles
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Which train should you take from San Marcos to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from San Marcos to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 2d 8h 5m | $323.67 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 1d 12h 11m | $222.65 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from San Marcos to Los Angeles every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $135.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from San Marcos to Los Angeles start from $187, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Texas Eagle in San Marcos leaves from 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station . And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station .
From San Marcos to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 36 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 36 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from San Marcos to Los Angeles
The distance between San Marcos and Los Angeles is approximately 1222 miles, or 1967 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 49 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 36 hours and 2 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Marcos to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs San Marcos at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from San Marcos to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to San Marcos.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in San Marcos?
Main departure station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
There is one train station in San Marcos.
All train stations in San Marcos:
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
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