How to get from San Marcos to Escondido by light rail?

From San Marcos to Escondido by light rail

Take one direct light rail from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

24min$2.50
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Escondido
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
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Marcos to Escondido by bus

Take one direct bus from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego: take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

34min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl
    ID 20323
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Marcos to Escondido

The distance between San Marcos, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 5.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Marcos to Escondido by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from San Marcos to Escondido

To check the light rail schedule from San Marcos to Escondido using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Marcos) and destination (Escondido), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail schedules.

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From San Marcos to Escondido by bus

Take one direct bus from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego: take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

34min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl
    ID 20323
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 305.

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

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego in 24 min.

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

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from San Marcos Civic Center Station station near San Marcos to Escondido station near Escondido in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego by light rail?

    The total travel time between San Marcos and Escondido in San Diego by light rail is about 24 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido station, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

  • When is the first bus from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego?

    The first bus from San Marcos to Escondido in San Diego is Vista - Escondido. It leaves the Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl stop at 1:07 AM.

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

    The ride from San Marcos to Escondido costs $2.50.

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