What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Fullerton?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Fullerton is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Fullerton?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Fullerton?

The distance between San Marcos and Fullerton is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Fullerton without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $12 - $21.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Fullerton?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from San Marcos to Fullerton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Fullerton bus from?

San Marcos to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Fullerton train from?

San Marcos to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.

Where does the San Marcos to Fullerton bus arrive?

San Marcos to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.

Where does the San Marcos to Fullerton train arrive?

San Marcos to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Fullerton is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from San Marcos to Fullerton.

Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 948+ hotels available in Fullerton.

San Marcos to Fullerton - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 303 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 49m
$12–20
Line 303 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23m
$24–35
Drive 75.2 mi
1. Drive from San Marcos to Fullertoncar 75.2 mi
1h 22m
$14–20

San Marcos to Fullerton by tram and train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside in around 4h 23m.

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