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How to get fromSan Marcos to Downeyby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Downey by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    4h 32m
    $14–24

  2. Line 305 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 44
    4. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus bus
    5h 22m
    $22–42

  3. Drive 86.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Downeycar car 86.6 mi
    1h 32m
    $16–23

  4. Tram, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 34m
    $32–70

  5. Train, line 460 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    5h 30m
    $16–24

San Marcos to Downey by tram, train, and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Downey via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, and San Diego in around 5h 22m.

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