What is the cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between California State University, San Marcos and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Woodward St and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between California State University, San Marcos and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from California State University, San Marcos station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Cal State San Marcos Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Where do I catch the California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles bus from?

California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles train from?

California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Cal State San Marcos Station.

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Q: How far is it from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The distance between California State University, San Marcos and Los Angeles is 105 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $29 - $70.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 53m
$30–66
Line 303 bus, bus
cheapest
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 Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
5h 17m
$16–28
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 18m
$32–52
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angelescar 98.5 mi
1h 45m
$18–26

California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles by foot, tram, and train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University, San Marcos to Los Angeles Downtown via Mission Rd & Woodward St, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 5h 17m.

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