There are 4 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 16m$10–16Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University, San Marcos to San Clementecar 37.4 mi
40 min$7–10Line 305 bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
3h 31m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from California State University, San Marcos to San Clementetaxi 37.4 mi
40 min$110–140
California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Woodward St and arriving at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 via Vista Transit Center Stall 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from California State University, San Marcos station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Cal State San Marcos Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between California State University, San Marcos and San Clemente is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.
The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente, including transfers.
California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Mission Rd & Woodward St station.
California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Cal State San Marcos Station.
California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Vista Transit Center Stall 7 station.
What companies run services between California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Mission Rd & Woodward St, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St to Vista Transit Center Stall 7
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente is 38 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from California State University, San Marcos to San Clemente.
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