There are 3 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside by tram, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 2m$14–24Drive 68.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University, San Marcos to Riversidecar 68.5 mi
1h 15m$13–19Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
2h 53m$24–42
California State University, San Marcos to Riverside by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from California State University, San Marcos station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Cal State San Marcos Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between California State University, San Marcos and Riverside is 109 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.
The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside, including transfers.
California State University, San Marcos to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Cal State San Marcos Station.
California State University, San Marcos to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University, San Marcos to Riverside is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from California State University, San Marcos to Riverside.
There are 276+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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