What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Porter Ranch?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Devonshire St & Tampa Ave via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transportation Center and Hill St & 5th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Porter Ranch?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Chatsworth via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

The distance between San Marcos and Porter Ranch is 136 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Porter Ranch without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Porter Ranch bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Porter Ranch train from?

San Marcos to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 303 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the San Marcos to Porter Ranch bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Marcos to Porter Ranch train arrive?

San Marcos to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Porter Ranch?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Porter Ranch is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from San Marcos to Porter Ranch.

Where can I stay near Porter Ranch?

There are 411+ hotels available in Porter Ranch.

San Marcos to Porter Ranch - 4 ways to travel via train, line 303 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Porter Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 51m
$78–126
Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Marcos to Porter Ranchcar 124.3 mi
2h 11m
$22–32
Line 303 bus, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Avebus 419
7h 20m
$30–44
Train, line 240 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus 240
5h 57m
$28–40

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Porter Ranch via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill St & 5th St, and Devonshire St & Tampa Ave in around 7h 20m.

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