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How to get fromSan Marcos to Morro Bayby train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h
    $100–222

  2. Drive 295.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Morro Baycar car 295.8 mi
    5h 25m
    $54–78

  3. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    4. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    7h 39m
    $186–386

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    8h 4m
    $290–696

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 339 mi
  • Duration: 12h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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