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

The cheapest way to get from Compton to San Marcos is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Compton to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Compton and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Compton station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Artesia Station Bay 3 and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Long Beach Bus Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Compton and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Compton station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Compton to San Marcos?

The distance between Compton and San Marcos is 117 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Compton to San Marcos without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Compton to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Compton to San Marcos bus from?

Compton to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.

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

Compton to San Marcos train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.

Where does the Compton to San Marcos bus arrive?

Compton to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Compton to San Marcos train arrive?

Compton to San Marcos train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Compton to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Compton to San Marcos is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Compton to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 862+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Compton to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 303 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Compton to San Marcos by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
4h 37m
$31–69
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
4h 43m
$16–26
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 40m
$19–30
Drive 91.1 mi
1. Drive from Compton to San Marcoscar 91.1 mi
1h 38m
$17–24

Compton to San Marcos by tram and train

91Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, Long Beach Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 5h 40m.

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