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How to get fromSan Marcos to Santa Anaby tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Santa Ana by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 29m
    $12–20

  2. Line 305 bus, line 303 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3h 33m
    $10–30

  3. Drive 66.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Santa Anacar car 66.4 mi
    1h 10m
    $13–18

San Marcos to Santa Ana by tram and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 3h 33m.

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