There are 4 ways to get from Perris to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 37m$22–34Drive 49.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perris to San Marcoscar 49.9 mi
52 min$10–14Shuttle, line 305 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus 305
1h 36m$22–33Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
5h 34m$14–26
Perris to San Marcos by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perris to San Marcos is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Perris to San Marcos is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Perris to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Perris and San Marcos is 135 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Perris to San Marcos, including transfers.
Perris to San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
Perris to San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to San Marcos is 50 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Perris to San Marcos.
There are 870+ hotels available in San Marcos.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Perris - Downtown to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Av
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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