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How to get fromSan Marcos to Visaliaby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Visalia by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    8h 57m
    $56–122

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Tulare Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 56m
    $44–87

  3. Drive 280.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Visaliacar car 280.4 mi
    4h 48m
    $52–74

  4. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    9h 12m
    $56–122

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Goshenbus bus 1
    10h 39m
    $52–82

San Marcos to Visalia by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 289 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Tulare Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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