There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Pomona by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain
5h 18m$38–88Line 303 bus, bus, line 59 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
6h 36m$12–38Drive 84.4 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Pomonacar 84.4 mi
1h 27m$16–23Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
5h 22m$14–28
San Marcos to Pomona by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Pomona is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Pomona is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Pomona. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Pomona. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between San Marcos and Pomona is 135 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Pomona without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from San Marcos to Pomona, including transfers.
San Marcos to Pomona bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
San Marcos to Pomona train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.
San Marcos to Pomona bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, and Brea Mall in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Pomona train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Pomona is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from San Marcos to Pomona.
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