What is the cheapest way to get from Cerritos to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Cerritos to San Marcos is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cerritos to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Cerritos to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct train between Cerritos and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Cerritos station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cerritos to San Marcos?

The distance between Cerritos and San Marcos is 88 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cerritos to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Cerritos to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 40m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Cerritos to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Cerritos to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cerritos to San Marcos train from?

Cerritos to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Cerritos to San Marcos train arrive?

Cerritos to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Cerritos to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Cerritos to San Marcos is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Cerritos to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 973+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Cerritos to San Marcos - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, car, and line 38 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cerritos to San Marcos by train, tram, car, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 40m
$50–66
Line 38 bus, train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La Palma-Linkbus 38
2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
4h 24m
$14–23
Drive 81.2 mi
1. Drive from Cerritos to San Marcoscar 81.2 mi
1h 26m
$15–22

Cerritos to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Cerritos, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cerritos to San Marcos. However, you can take the taxi to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to San Marcos Civic Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Cerritos to San Marcos in around 1h 26m.

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