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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Laguna 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 20m
    $40–62

  2. Drive 49.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Laguna Beachcar car 49.9 mi
    59 min
    $10–14

  3. Line 303 bus, train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    5h 2m
    $14–20

  4. Tram, train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4h 1m
    $14–22

San Marcos to Laguna Beach by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from San Marcos to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Laguna Beach Layover via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 5h 2m.

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