There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Rialto by train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 46m$18–26Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Rialtocar 74.8 mi
1h 21m$14–20Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Anaheimbus
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus 200
7h 11m$16–41
San Marcos to Rialto by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Rialto is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Rialto is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Rialto. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Rialto. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between San Marcos and Rialto is 124 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Rialto without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from San Marcos to Rialto, including transfers.
San Marcos to Rialto bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
San Marcos to Rialto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Rialto is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $17 - $27. Alternatively, you can line 303 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Rialto, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- 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 Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Rialto bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
San Marcos to Rialto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Rialto is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from San Marcos to Rialto.
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