There are 3 ways to get from Tustin to San Marcos by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 8m$12–20Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
2h 59m$15–22Drive 64.7 mi
- Drive from Tustin to San Marcoscar 64.7 mi
1h 9m$12–18
Tustin to San Marcos by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to San Marcos is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Tustin and San Marcos is 68 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to San Marcos without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 8m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Tustin to San Marcos, including transfers.
Tustin to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Tustin to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Tustin to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Tustin to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to San Marcos is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Tustin to San Marcos.
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