What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Long Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Long Beach?

The distance between San Marcos and Long Beach is 90 miles. The road distance is 83.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Marcos to Long Beach without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $18 - $30.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from San Marcos to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Long Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Long Beach train from?

San Marcos to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the San Marcos to Long Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Marcos to Long Beach train arrive?

San Marcos to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Long Beach is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from San Marcos to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 796+ hotels available in Long Beach.

San Marcos to Long Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Long Beach by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
3h 37m
$18–30
Drive 82.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Marcos to Long Beachcar 82.7 mi
1h 34m
$16–22
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 47m
$32–68
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 Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 38m
$18–28

San Marcos to Long Beach by tram and bus

21Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Long Beach Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 4h 38m.

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