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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Old Town San Diego | San Marcos Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | San Marcos Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to San Marcos
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just R 5 158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 5 158
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to San Marcos, TX, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Marcos?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Marcos start from R 5 158. The average price for this train route is around R 5 158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Marcos?
The average train journey time from San Diego to San Marcos is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1852 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Marcos route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Marcos?
The earliest train from San Diego to San Marcos departs at 16:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 091To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Marcos, TX, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 091 to R 15 139 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 091, which is on 2026-01-28.
