What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Union Station and Cal State San Marcos Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown 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 39m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles Union Station and Cal State San Marcos Station?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Cal State San Marcos Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station bus from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where can I stay near Cal State San Marcos Station?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cal State San Marcos Station.

Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station

Q: How far is it from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Cal State San Marcos Station is 104 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $65.

Q: How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station, including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station train from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
3h 7m
$29–63
Bus, line 303 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
4h 39m
$17–29
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
3h 15m
$20–34
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Stationcar 98.5 mi
1h 43m
$18–26

Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station by foot, train, and tram

91Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.8 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Cal State San Marcos Station, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Los Angeles Union Station to Cal State San Marcos Station via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Mission Rd & Val Preda Rd in around 4h 39m.

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