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How to get fromModesto to San Marcosby bus, subway, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to San Marcos by bus, subway, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    6h 5m
    $87–324

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    11h 31m
    $55–81

  3. Drive 409.4 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to San Marcoscar car 409.4 mi
    6h 56m
    $75–108

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    4h 58m
    $87–371

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 23m
    $89–288

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 42m
    $93–538

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 21m
    $113–318

  8. Bus, train via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 34m
    $119–205

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 37m
    $67–130

Modesto to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 533.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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