There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Perris by train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
5h 15m$22–34Drive 50.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Perriscar 50.1 mi
53 min$10–14Line 305 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th StCbx
2h 18m$22–34Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
5h 24m$16–26
San Marcos to Perris by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Perris is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Perris is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Perris. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Oceanside and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between San Marcos and Perris is 135 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Perris without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from San Marcos to Perris, including transfers.
San Marcos to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
San Marcos to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Perris is 50 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from San Marcos to Perris.
There are 122+ hotels available in Perris.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Perris, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Perris - Downtown via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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