What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to San Marcos?

The distance between Palm Springs and San Marcos is 170 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to San Marcos bus from?

Palm Springs to San Marcos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Springs to San Marcos bus arrive?

Palm Springs to San Marcos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to San Marcos is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Palm Springs to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 861+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Palm Springs to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to San Marcos by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 27m
$42–63
Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 27m
$16–27
Drive 92 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Marcoscar 92 mi
1h 41m
$17–25
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
7h 13m
$51–74

Palm Springs to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.9 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 7h 13m.

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