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How to get fromAustin to San Marcosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to San Marcos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 51m
    $157–419

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    38h 54m
    $353–581

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    40h 7m
    $506–1,049

  4. Drive 1,312 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to San Marcoscar car 1,312 mi
    20h 10m
    $240–346

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 12m
    $188–444

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 46m
    $380–841

Austin to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,218.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 38h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 40h 7m.

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