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How to get fromTucson to San Marcosby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to San Marcos by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TUS - CLD
    4h 55m
    $84–410

  2. Drive 422 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to San Marcoscar car 422 mi
    6h 48m
    $77–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 14m
    $189–396

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    14h 34m
    $96–160

  5. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 30m
    $446–817

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    4h 23m
    $124–406

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h
    $86–140

Tucson to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 14h 14m.

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