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How to get fromSan Marcos to Huntington Beachby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Huntington Beach by tram, train, bus, or car

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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 Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 51m
    $62–84

  2. Drive 65.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Huntington Beachcar car 65.6 mi
    1h 22m
    $12–18

  3. Train, line 83 bus, line 25 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Mainbus bus 25
    5h 24m
    $16–24

  4. Train, line 29 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Buena Parktrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 to 1St-Orangebus bus 29 / ...
    5h 5m
    $14–24

San Marcos to Huntington Beach by tram, train, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Marcos to Huntington Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from San Marcos to Huntington Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Santa Ana, then take the taxi to Huntington Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Orange-Main via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Santa Ana-Santiago, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 in around 5h 24m.

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