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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Marcosby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 51m
    $32–71

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    5h 38m
    $16–26

  3. Line 33 bus, bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    6h 35m
    $18–32

  4. Drive 109.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Marcoscar car 109.4 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–29

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 6h 35m.

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