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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    best
    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 21m
    $98–290

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 32m
    $78–150

  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 17m
    $197–423

  4. Drive 481.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Marcoscar car 481.9 mi
    8h
    $88–127

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 23m
    $169–415

Sacramento to San Marcos by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 18h 17m.

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