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How to get fromSan Marcos to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 40m
    $32–70

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 45m
    $16–26

  3. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    5h 34m
    $48–93

  4. Drive 109.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Santa Monicacar car 109.1 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–29

San Marcos to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 5h 34m.

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