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

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

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

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 3m
    $171–443

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 47m
    $95–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    34h 5m
    $222–431

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 19m
    $494–1,022

  5. Drive 1,321.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Oceansidecar car 1,321.9 mi
    20h 16m
    $242–349

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 23m
    $385–846

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 28m
    $191–446

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 47m
    $235–999

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 31m
    $181–781

  10. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 19m
    $156–620

  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
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 37m
    $153–505

San Marcos to Oceanside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,246.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Oceanside Transportation Center via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 34h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Oceanside via Los Angeles in around 38h 19m.

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