What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to San Marcos is to line 240 bus and train which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to San Marcos is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Lindley / Parthenia and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Northridge and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Northridge to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Northridge to San Marcos?

The distance between Northridge and San Marcos is 128 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northridge to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Northridge to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northridge to San Marcos bus from?

Northridge to San Marcos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Lindley / Parthenia station.

Where do I catch the Northridge to San Marcos train from?

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

Train or bus from Northridge to San Marcos?

The best way to get from Northridge to San Marcos is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 237 bus and bus and line 303 bus and line 305 bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Northridge to San Marcos bus arrive?

Northridge to San Marcos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Woodley / Saticoy station.

Where does the Northridge to San Marcos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northridge to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to San Marcos is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Northridge to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 861+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Northridge to San Marcos - 5 ways to travel via train, line 237 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Northridge to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northridge to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 10m
$36–78
Line 240 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
5h 46m
$18–28
Line 237 bus, bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
1. Take the bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Woodley / Saticoybus 237
2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus 305
6h 16m
$56–105
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to San Marcoscar 121.4 mi
2h 14m
$23–32
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 44m
$36–77

Northridge to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Oceanside twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 6h 16m.

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