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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to San Marcos by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    5h 53m
    $105–375

  2. Drive 400.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to San Marcoscar car 400.8 mi
    6h 54m
    $74–106

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 59m
    $141–300

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 17m
    $139–251

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 19m
    $151–343

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 9m
    $118–555

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 44m
    $101–360

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 29m
    $87–163

Salinas to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Mission Rd & Pico Av via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 14h 29m.

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