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

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There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Beach to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 18m
    $44–59

  2. Drive 51.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to California State University, San Marcoscar car 51.4 mi
    1h
    $10–14

  3. Line 91 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus bus 91
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram
    4h 21m
    $13–22

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

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laguna Beach to California State University, San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Laguna Beach to California State University, San Marcos. However, you can take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, 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 take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to California State University, San Marcos via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 4h 21m.

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