What is the cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between California State University, San Marcos and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Woodward St and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between California State University, San Marcos and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from California State University, San Marcos station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cal State San Marcos Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Where do I catch the California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach bus from?

California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.

Where do I catch the California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach train from?

California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

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Q: How far is it from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach?

The distance between California State University, San Marcos and Long Beach is 91 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

Q: How do I travel from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $18 - $30.

Q: How long does it take to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
3h 53m
$18–30
Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beachcar 83.8 mi
1h 36m
$16–23
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 3m
$32–68
Line 303 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 7m
$18–28

California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach by foot, tram, and bus

21Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University, San Marcos to Long Beach Bus Station via Mission Rd & Woodward St, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 5h 7m.

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