Train tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Oakland

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Next departures for San Marcos to Oakland on October 30
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San Marcos Station
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San Marcos Station
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San Marcos Station
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San Marcos Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Oakland

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $236, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
1492 milesDistance
60kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$236 - $273Average Duration2d 8h
60kg CO₂e
Average Price$293 - $295Average Duration2d 3h
219kg CO₂e

Train San Marcos, TX, US to Oakland: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$293
Average train trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:33pm
Distance1493 miles (2408 km)

San Marcos to Oakland Train

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$212
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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 Marcos to Oakland 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Marcos and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Marcos to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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