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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Marcosby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Marcos by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    6h 58m
    $180–497

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ONT - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    7h 38m
    $156–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    27h 19m
    $255–517

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 22m
    $450–950

  5. Drive 1,344.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to San Marcoscar car 1,344.3 mi
    21h 33m
    $246–355

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane BUR - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    7h
    $179–793

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    7h 21m
    $197–927

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LGB - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 31m
    $178–840

  9. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 310 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    5. Take the bus from 5902 Riverside/Grove to 700 Ben Whitebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    9h 25m
    $184–854

Los Angeles to San Marcos by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration32h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,289.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 27h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtrak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $450–950 and the journey takes 32h 22m.

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