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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 18 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: June 20 atDestination city: San MarcosDestination location: San Marcos StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to San MarcosAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Los Angeles to San Marcos: Trip Overview
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Based on 5209 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $290.00
Los Angeles to San Marcos Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to San Marcos was searched and found on Jun 15, 2025 with a price of $771To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to San Marcos, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $771 to $1,057 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,034 which is on 2025-06-18.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and San Marcos is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Marcos.
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 Los Angeles 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.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to San Marcos while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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!
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.
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