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How to get fromOakland to San Marcosby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 43m
    $80–323

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 24m
    $71–293

  3. Bus via Sorrento Valley (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    13h 45m
    $78–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 56m
    $169–358

  5. Drive 467.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to San Marcoscar car 467.9 mi
    7h 48m
    $86–124

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    2h 59m
    $79–356

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 51m
    $77–260

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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
    6h 26m
    $86–509

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 54m
    $74–141

Oakland to San Marcos by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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