What is the cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Simi Valley and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

The distance between Simi Valley and San Marcos is 149 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

How do I travel from Simi Valley to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to San Marcos bus from?

Simi Valley to San Marcos bus services, operated by Simi Valley Transit, depart from First Street and Cochran Street station.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to San Marcos train from?

Simi Valley to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus and line 28 bus and line 303 bus and line 305 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Simi Valley to San Marcos bus arrive?

Simi Valley to San Marcos bus services, operated by Simi Valley Transit, arrive at Metrolink Chatsworth station.

Where does the Simi Valley to San Marcos train arrive?

Simi Valley to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Simi Valley to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to San Marcos is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Simi Valley to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 870+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Simi Valley to San Marcos - 3 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Simi Valley and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Simi Valley to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 10m
$37–88
Line 10 bus, bus, line 28 bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworthbus 10
2. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
3. Take the bus from Olympic / Flower to Vignes / Cesar E Chavezbus 28
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus 305
8h 46m
$21–38
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Simi Valley to San Marcoscar 139.1 mi
2h 26m
$26–37

Simi Valley to San Marcos by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 8h 46m.

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