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How to get fromHuntington Beach to California State University, San Marcosby train, tram, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Huntington Beach to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 46m
    $65–84

  2. Drive 67.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to California State University, San Marcoscar car 67.1 mi
    1h 23m
    $13–18

  3. Line 178 bus, line 59 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Adams-Beach to Campus-University Centerbus bus 178
    2. Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 3m
    $15–24

  4. Line 29 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Buena Park to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    5h 10m
    $14–24

Huntington Beach to California State University, San Marcos by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 83.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to California State University, San Marcos. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, 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 Huntington Beach to California State University, San Marcos in around 1h 23m.

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