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

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to San Marcos by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ONT - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    7h 9m
    $150–565

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    27h
    $220–512

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 53m
    $456–959

  4. Drive 1,292.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to San Marcoscar car 1,292.2 mi
    20h 47m
    $236–341

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 44m
    $189–511

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    9h 7m
    $206–942

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SNA - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    9h 52m
    $186–842

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LGB - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    10h 9m
    $198–854

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane PSP - AUS
    4. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    10h 7m
    $200–840

Riverside to San Marcos by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,251.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Marcos, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 27h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ontario Amtrak to San Marcos Amtrak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $450–950 and the journey takes 31h 28m.

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