Trains from San Diego, CA to San Marcos, TX

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Train San Diego to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Train San Diego to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183
Average train trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:01 PM
Distance1150 miles (1854 km)
Latest train departure4:10 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.

San Diego to San Marcos Trains

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - San Marcos

The average train ticket price from San Diego to San Marcos is $183. The best way to find train tickets from San Diego to San Marcos is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between San Diego and San Marcos is around 1d 14h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1147 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from San Diego to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to San Marcos is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Marcos, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and San Marcos compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to San Marcos.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to San Marcos?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1d 15hAvg Price$223Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1d 14hAvg Price$183Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between San Diego and San Marcos is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $183 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $183. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to San Marcos in about 1d 14h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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