There are 3 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos by bus, shuttle, train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take a shuttle bus from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
3h 18m$25–41Drive 66.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcoscar 66.3 mi
1h 10m$13–18Train, tram
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
4h 57m$14–26
University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos by foot, bus, shuttle, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Cal State San Marcos Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between University of California, Riverside and California State University, San Marcos is 72 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 3h 18m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.
University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos.
There are 973+ hotels available in California State University, San Marcos.
What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos. However, you can walk to Riverside, take the bus to Temecula Bus Stop, walk to Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St, take the shuttle to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the vehicle to Cal State San Marcos Station, then walk to California State University, San Marcos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to California State University, San Marcos via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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