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How to get fromSan Marcos to Palm Springsby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Palm Springs by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 49m
    $42–66

  2. Drive 91.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Palm Springscar car 91.9 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–25

  3. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 23m
    $54–80

  4. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    8h 57m
    $18–26

San Marcos to Palm Springs by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 23m.

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