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How to get fromBurbank to San Marcosby train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Burbank to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 47m
    $32–70

  2. Train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram Sprinter
    4h 20m
    $15–25

  3. Drive 108.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to San Marcoscar car 108.2 mi
    1h 54m
    $20–29

  4. Train, tram via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram Sprinter
    4h 18m
    $36–76

Burbank to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burbank to San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to Oceanside twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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