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San Jose to San Marcos

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$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

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
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 San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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 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 John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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 Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

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 Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.21–$48.48

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

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Lucky
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$89.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Marcos is to bus via Miramar College Transit Station which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to San Marcos is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $46.74 - $239.13 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon 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 11h 34m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from San Jose to San Marcos?

The distance between San Jose and San Marcos is 752 km. The road distance is 705.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to San Marcos without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 41m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from San Jose to San Marcos, including transfers.

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

San Jose to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to San Marcos?

The best way to get from San Jose to San Marcos is to train which takes 14h 41m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $195.65 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the San Jose to San Marcos bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to San Marcos train arrive?

San Jose to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Jose to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to San Marcos is 705 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from San Jose 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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