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San Francisco to San Marcos

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

North County Transit

Phone:
+1 760-966-6500
Website:
gonctd.com
Train from Oceanside Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.81–$12.12

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$5.87

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $141.30 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos is to fly and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station 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 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via San Jose, Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

How far is it from San Francisco to San Marcos?

The distance between San Francisco and San Marcos is 821 km. The road distance is 771 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 59m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from San Francisco to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Marcos bus from?

San Francisco to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Marcos train from?

San Francisco to San Marcos train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to San Marcos?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Marcos is to Caltrain and train which takes 16h 57m and costs $65.22 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $217.39 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the San Francisco to San Marcos bus arrive?

San Francisco to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the San Francisco to San Marcos train arrive?

San Francisco to San Marcos train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Marcos is 771 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from San Francisco to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 927+ hotels available in San Marcos. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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