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How to get fromSan Clemente to San Marcosby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to San Marcos by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram Sprinter
    1h 31m
    $9–17

  2. Drive 36.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to San Marcoscar car 36.6 mi
    39 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus bus 305
    2h 28m
    $9–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to San Marcostaxi taxi 36.6 mi
    39 min
    $110–140

San Clemente to San Marcos by train and tram

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to San Marcos. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to San Marcos Civic Center Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 2h 28m.

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