What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles is to line 303 bus and bus which costs $15 - $27 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Vista Transit Center Stall 5 and Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Marcos and Los Angeles is 103 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $28 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles?

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

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Los Angeles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Los Angeles train from?

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

Where does the San Marcos to Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Marcos to Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Marcos to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Los Angeles is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from San Marcos to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

San Marcos to Los Angeles - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Los Angeles by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m
$28–66
Line 303 bus, bus
cheapest
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 Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
4h 48m
$16–27
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 2m
$32–52
Drive 97.4 mi
1. Drive from San Marcos to Los Angelescar 97.4 mi
1h 43m
$18–26

San Marcos to Los Angeles by tram and train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Los Angeles Downtown via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 4h 48m.

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