What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and California State University, San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to California State University, San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Mission Rd & Val Preda Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos bus from?

Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.

Where can I stay near California State University, San Marcos?

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Q: How far is it from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos?

The distance between Long Beach and California State University, San Marcos is 91 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 3h 51m and costs $14 - $26.

Q: How long does it take to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos.

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcos by bus, train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Bus, train, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram
3h 51m
$14–26
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
4h 37m
$19–28
Drive 84 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to California State University, San Marcoscar 84 mi
1h 35m
$16–23
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 14m
$14–24

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

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to California State University, San Marcos via Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Mission Rd & Val Preda Rd in around 4h 37m.

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