There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to San Marcos by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 20m$12–20Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
3h 19m$16–23Drive 72.9 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to San Marcoscar 72.9 mi
1h 19m$14–20
Anaheim to San Marcos by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to San Marcos is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Anaheim and San Marcos is 73 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 20m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Anaheim to San Marcos, including transfers.
Anaheim to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
Anaheim to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 3h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Anaheim to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to San Marcos is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Anaheim to San Marcos.
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