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How to get fromPortland to San Marcosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 32m
    $89–320

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 39m
    $166–324

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    34h 43m
    $416–854

  4. Drive 1,060.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Marcoscar car 1,060.3 mi
    17h 53m
    $194–280

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 36m
    $150–315

Portland to San Marcos by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 29h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 34h 43m.

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