What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and California State University, San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos. 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 37m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and California State University, San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos 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 15m.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos bus from?

Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos train from?

Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

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

There are 862+ hotels available in California State University, San Marcos.

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Q: How far is it from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos?

The distance between Los Angeles and California State University, San Marcos is 105 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos 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 15m
$29–63
Drive 98.8 mi
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1. Drive from Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcoscar 98.8 mi
1h 45m
$18–26
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
3h 33m
$32–49
Bus, line 303 bus
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 37m
$18–31

Los Angeles to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, and foot

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.2 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown 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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