What is the cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos is to bus and line 303 bus which costs $11 - $22 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Garden Grove and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Euclid and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Santa Ana, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Garden Grove to San Marcos?

The distance between Garden Grove and San Marcos is 74 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos without a car is to line 560 bus and train and tram which takes 3h 17m and costs $13 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Garden Grove to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garden Grove to San Marcos bus from?

Garden Grove to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Garden Grove to San Marcos bus arrive?

Garden Grove to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Garden Grove to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to San Marcos is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Garden Grove to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 861+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Garden Grove to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, line 560 bus, and tram

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

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Line 560 bus, train, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Westminster-Euclid to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 560
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
3h 17m
$13–22
Bus, line 303 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
4h 26m
$11–22
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from Garden Grove to San Marcoscar 72.1 mi
1h 17m
$14–19
Line 56 bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Garden Grove-Main to Orange Trans Ctr-Dock 2bus 56
2. Take the train from Orange to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
3h 41m
$13–23

Garden Grove to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Westminster-Euclid to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Santa Ana, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 4h 26m.

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