What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to San Marcos is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from El Monte to San Marcos?

The distance between El Monte and San Marcos is 116 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from El Monte to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to San Marcos bus from?

El Monte to San Marcos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to San Marcos train from?

El Monte to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the El Monte to San Marcos bus arrive?

El Monte to San Marcos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.

Where does the El Monte to San Marcos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Monte to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to San Marcos is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from El Monte to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 862+ hotels available in San Marcos.

El Monte to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 76 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to San Marcos by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
4h 25m
$36–76
Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to San Marcoscar 95.7 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 18m
$33–54
Line 70 bus, bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 7m
$19–33

El Monte to San Marcos by train, foot, and tram

91Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 5h 18m.

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