There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Burbank by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 17m$32–72Line 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 Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 14m$16–35Drive 107.5 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Burbankcar 107.5 mi
1h 52m$20–29Tram, train via L.A. Union Station
- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m$36–76Tram, train via L.A. Union Station #2
- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 42m$16–24
San Marcos to Burbank by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Burbank is to tram and train via L.A. Union Station which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Burbank is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Burbank. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Glendale Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Burbank via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between San Marcos and Burbank is 114 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Burbank without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from San Marcos to Burbank, including transfers.
San Marcos to Burbank bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
San Marcos to Burbank train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.
San Marcos to Burbank 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 Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Burbank - Downtown via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, Glendale Bus Stop, and Glendale in around 6h 14m.
- 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
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
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 Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- 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 Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Burbank train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Burbank is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from San Marcos to Burbank.
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