There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Riverside by tram, train, car, or shuttle
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 46m$14–24Drive 67.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Riversidecar 67.2 mi
1h 13m$13–18Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
2h 48m$24–40
San Marcos to Riverside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Riverside is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between San Marcos and Riverside is 107 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from San Marcos to Riverside, including transfers.
San Marcos to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.
San Marcos to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Riverside is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from San Marcos to Riverside.
There are 273+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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