How to get from San Marcos to Del Mar by bus and light rail?

From San Marcos to Del Mar by bus and light rail

To get from San Marcos to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Palomar College Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 304 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Encinitas Station station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

95min$6.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    51 min
  • 6
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Encinitas
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Marcos to Del Mar by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Marcos to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Plaza St
    ID 21144
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Encinitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Marcos to Del Mar

The distance between San Marcos, San Diego and Del Mar, San Diego is approximately 20.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Marcos to Del Mar by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from San Marcos to Del Mar

To check the bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos to Del Mar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Marcos) and destination (Del Mar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From San Marcos to Del Mar by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Marcos to Del Mar in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St station to Camino Del Mar & 25th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Plaza St
    ID 21144
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Encinitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    Ride to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 25th St
    ID 20899
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Del Mar?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 304, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Marcos to Del Mar?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Marcos and Del Mar in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Marcos to Del Mar in San Diego?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from San Marcos Civic Center Station station near San Marcos to Palomar College Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Palomar College Transit Center station near Del Mar in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Marcos to Del Mar in San Diego by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between San Marcos and Del Mar in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Marcos to get to Del Mar in San Diego?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the San Marcos Civic Center Station station near San Marcos in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Marcos and Del Mar in San Diego?

    Get off the light rail at the Palomar College Transit Center stop, which is closest to Del Mar in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Marcos to Del Mar?

    The ride from San Marcos to Del Mar costs $6.00.

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