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

The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to San Marcos is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fullerton to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Fullerton and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Fullerton and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Fullerton to San Marcos?

The distance between Fullerton and San Marcos is 79 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fullerton to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 28m and costs $12 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Fullerton to San Marcos, including transfers.

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

Fullerton to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

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

Fullerton to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Fullerton to San Marcos bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fullerton to San Marcos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fullerton to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to San Marcos is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Fullerton to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 862+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Fullerton to San Marcos - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to San Marcos by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 28m
$12–21
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
4h 26m
$21–31
Drive 75.7 mi
1. Drive from Fullerton to San Marcoscar 75.7 mi
1h 22m
$14–20

Fullerton to San Marcos by train and tram

114Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 4h 26m.

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