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How to get fromSan Marcos to Davisby plane, subway, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Marcos to Davis by plane, subway, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    6h 38m
    $74–306

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Davisbus bus
    15h 40m
    $88–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 57m
    $200–426

  4. Drive 493.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Daviscar car 493.1 mi
    8h 10m
    $90–130

  5. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    7h 3m
    $110–314

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    8h 15m
    $116–350

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    9h 9m
    $122–614

  8. Tram, train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    9h 33m
    $252–838

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 58m
    $78–152

San Marcos to Davis by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Davis via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 17h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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