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

The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Woodward St and arriving at Coast Hwy & Michigan Av via Vista Transit Center Stall 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cal State San Marcos Station station and arriving at Oceanside Transit Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How long does it take to get from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside?

The tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Center takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Mission Rd & Woodward St station.

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

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

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California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside

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

The distance between California State University, San Marcos and Oceanside is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside without a car is to tram which takes 58 min and costs $2 - $7.

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There are 4 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
58 min
$2–7
Line 305 bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Michigan Avbus 302 / ...
2h 1m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from California State University, San Marcos to Oceansidetaxi 16.5 mi
19 min
$50–65
Drive 16.5 mi
1. Drive from California State University, San Marcos to Oceansidecar 16.5 mi
19 min
$3–5

California State University, San Marcos to Oceanside by foot and tram

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

North County Transit operates a vehicle from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, San Marcos to Coast Hwy & Michigan Av via Mission Rd & Woodward St, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Vista Transit Center Stall 4 in around 2h 1m.

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