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How to get from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail?

From Bonsall to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 304 bus from Palomar College Transit Center station to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bonsall to Lake San Marcos by bus

To get from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 304 bus from Mission Rd & Pacific St station to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20315
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20497
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos
The distance between Bonsall, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 14.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Bonsall

Bonsall is located at Bonsall, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 76 & North River Rd.

Bus stations close to Bonsall:

  • Hwy 76 & North River Rd
  • Hwy 76 & Via Montellano
Public transit stations close to Lake San Marcos, San Diego

Lake San Marcos is located at Lake San Marcos, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr.

Bus stations close to Lake San Marcos:

  • Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr
  • Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
  • Rancho Santa Fe Rd & San Marcos Bl

From Bonsall to Lake San Marcos by bus

To get from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 304 bus from Mission Rd & Pacific St station to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20315
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20497
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 306, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 306, Bus line 305, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bonsall and Lake San Marcos in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos in San Diego?

    The 306 bus line goes from Vista station near Bonsall to Vista Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Vista Transit Center station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Bonsall and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bonsall to get to Lake San Marcos in San Diego?

    Get on the 306 bus from the Vista stop near Bonsall in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bonsall and Lake San Marcos in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Vista Transit Center stop, which is closest to Lake San Marcos in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos?

    The ride from Bonsall to Lake San Marcos costs $0.00.

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