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How to get fromSan Marcos to Dana Pointby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 35m
    $12–20

  2. Drive 42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Dana Pointcar car 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 305 bus, line 303 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 42m
    $12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Dana Pointtaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $130–160

San Marcos to Dana Point by tram, train, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from San Marcos to Dana Point. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, walk to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, then take the bus to Del Obispo-Stonehill. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 3h 42m.

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