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

The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to San Marcos is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxnard to San Marcos is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxnard and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Oxnard and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Oxnard to San Marcos?

The distance between Oxnard and San Marcos is 170 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxnard to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Oxnard to San Marcos, including transfers.

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

Oxnard to San Marcos bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.

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

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

Train or bus from Oxnard to San Marcos?

The best way to get from Oxnard to San Marcos is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Oxnard to San Marcos bus arrive?

Oxnard to San Marcos bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Oxnard to San Marcos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxnard to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to San Marcos is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Oxnard to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 870+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Oxnard to San Marcos - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oxnard to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m
$51–107
Drive 157.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxnard to San Marcoscar 157.4 mi
2h 50m
$29–42
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 45m
$152–218

Oxnard to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

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5h 8mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.9 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oxnard to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Ventura, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, 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 45m.

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