There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to San Marcos by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
1h 59m$11–19Drive 60.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Marcoscar 60.9 mi
1h 4m$12–16Train, tram via Irvine
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 46m$16–27
Irvine to San Marcos by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Marcos is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Irvine and San Marcos is 64 miles. The road distance is 61.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 59m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Irvine to San Marcos, including transfers.
Irvine to San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Marcos is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Irvine to San Marcos.
There are 931+ hotels available in San Marcos.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to San Marcos. However, you can 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 Irvine to San Marcos in around 1h 4m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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