There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
3h 35m$14–24Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to California State University, San Marcoscar 68.4 mi
1h 15m$13–18Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
2h 13m$25–39
Riverside to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Cal State San Marcos Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Riverside and California State University, San Marcos is 109 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 35m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.
Riverside to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Riverside to California State University, San Marcos.
There are 978+ hotels available in California State University, San Marcos.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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