What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown 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.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to San Marcos?

The distance between Los Angeles and San Marcos is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to San Marcos bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to San Marcos train from?

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

Where does the Los Angeles to San Marcos bus arrive?

Los Angeles to San Marcos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Los Angeles to San Marcos train arrive?

Los Angeles to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to San Marcos is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Los Angeles to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 861+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Los Angeles to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to 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 San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 59m
$28–62
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 4m
$17–29
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
3h 17m
$32–48
Drive 97.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Marcoscar 97.7 mi
1h 44m
$18–26

Los Angeles to San Marcos by train and tram

91Weekly Services

2h 59mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown 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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