There are 4 ways to get from Encino to San Marcos by bus, subway, train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 240 bus, subway, train, tram via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
5h 7m$33–71Line 240 bus, subway, train, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
5h 13m$18–28Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 26m$35–58Drive 116.2 mi
- Drive from Encino to San Marcoscar 116.2 mi
2h 5m$22–31
Encino to San Marcos by bus, subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to San Marcos is to line 240 bus and subway and train and tram which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to San Marcos is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Encino Park & Ride and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Encino and San Marcos is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to San Marcos without a car is to line 240 bus and subway and train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Encino to San Marcos, including transfers.
Encino to San Marcos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Encino to San Marcos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to San Marcos is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Encino to San Marcos.
There are 931+ hotels available in San Marcos.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encino Park & Ride to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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