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How to get fromSan Marcos to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from San Marcos to California by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    6h 16m
    $158–416

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    7h 14m
    $83–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    24h 52m
    $225–394

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    35h 27m
    $460–1,000

  5. Drive 1,344.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Los Angelescar car 1,344.3 mi
    21h 33m
    $246–355

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    6h 10m
    $216–826

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    6h 36m
    $372–819

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    6h 46m
    $153–374

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    7h 5m
    $172–717

  10. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    7h 37m
    $162–721

  11. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $126–445

San Marcos to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration35h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,205.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from San Marcos to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and El Paso in around 24h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $460–1,000 and the journey takes 35h 27m.

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