Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Marcos, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Marcos, CA will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 26 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Marcos, CA on Fri, Jun 20, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h09 | 3:19 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1h54 | 3:04 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1h54 | 4:04 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h09 | 4:19 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h11 | 5:21 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1h57 | 5:07 PM Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:57 |
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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Marcos, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
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