There are 2 ways to get from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, or car
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Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to California State University, San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Cal State San Marcos Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Fullerton and California State University, San Marcos is 80 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 44m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.
Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos.
There are 976+ hotels available in California State University, San Marcos.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Cal State San Marcos Station, then walk to California State University, San Marcos. Alternatively, you can drive from Fullerton to California State University, San Marcos in around 1h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
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