What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to San Marcos is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and San Marcos?

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

How far is it from Long Beach to San Marcos?

The distance between Long Beach and San Marcos is 90 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to San Marcos without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 3h 35m and costs $14 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Long Beach to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to San Marcos bus from?

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

Where does the Long Beach to San Marcos bus arrive?

Long Beach to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to San Marcos is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Long Beach to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 931+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Long Beach to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to 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 San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
3h 35m
$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 4m
$19–29
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to San Marcoscar 82.9 mi
1h 34m
$16–22
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
4h 58m
$14–24

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

14Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 4h 4m.

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