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How to get fromSanta Barbara to California State University, San Marcosby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, San Marcos by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 28m
    $62–131

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    8h 2m
    $32–56

  3. Drive 193.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to California State University, San Marcoscar car 193.5 mi
    3h 24m
    $36–51

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 22m
    $166–239

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SBA - CLD
    5h 18m
    $70–283

Santa Barbara to California State University, San Marcos by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to California State University, San Marcos via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Mission Rd & Val Preda Rd in around 8h 2m.

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