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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to California State University, San Marcos by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 5m
    $86–331

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 57m
    $68–129

  3. Bus, train via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 22m
    $78–134

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 55m
    $162–345

  5. Drive 437.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to California State University, San Marcoscar car 437.2 mi
    7h 27m
    $80–116

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 12m
    $78–500

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    6h 8m
    $75–299

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 23m
    $82–267

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    14h
    $92–128

San Jose to California State University, San Marcos by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to California State University, San Marcos via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 14h 55m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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