There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Anaheim by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 40m$12–20Line 303 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
3h 53m$10–32Drive 72.5 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Anaheimcar 72.5 mi
1h 19m$14–20
San Marcos to Anaheim by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Anaheim is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Anaheim is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Anaheim via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between San Marcos and Anaheim is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Anaheim without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from San Marcos to Anaheim, including transfers.
San Marcos to Anaheim bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
San Marcos to Anaheim train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.
San Marcos to Anaheim bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Anaheim train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Anaheim is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from San Marcos to Anaheim.
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