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How to get fromSacramento to California State University, San Marcosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 31m
    $98–290

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 48m
    $79–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 33m
    $205–430

  4. Drive 483 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to California State University, San Marcoscar car 483 mi
    8h
    $89–128

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 26m
    $113–342

Sacramento to California State University, San Marcos by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to California State University, San Marcos via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 18h 33m.

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