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

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There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to 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 San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 30m
    $65–84

  2. Drive 65.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to San Marcoscar car 65.9 mi
    1h 22m
    $12–18

  3. Line 178 bus, line 59 bus, train, tram

    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
    4. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram
    4h 47m
    $15–24

Huntington Beach to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to San Marcos. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to San Marcos Civic Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Huntington Beach to San Marcos in around 1h 22m.

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