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How to get fromChico to San Marcosby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to San Marcos by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 16m
    $125–347

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    18h 9m
    $90–179

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 53m
    $232–486

  4. Drive 566.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to San Marcoscar car 566.5 mi
    9h 34m
    $104–150

  5. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 29m
    $275–885

Chico to San Marcos by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 20h 53m.

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