How to get from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos by bus?

From Encinitas to Lake San Marcos by bus

Take one direct bus from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego: take the 304 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

28min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 304
304
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 25087
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr
    ID 21707
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Encinitas to Lake San Marcos by bus and train

To get from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 445 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to San Marcos Bl & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

54min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Palomar College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marcos Bl & Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    ID 22518
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos

The distance between Encinitas, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 9.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Encinitas

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Station.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Station
  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride

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 San Marcos Bl & Knights Realm.

Bus stations close to Lake San Marcos:

  • San Marcos Bl & Knights Realm
  • Rancho Santa Fe & San Marcos Blvd
  • Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr

Related Routes

From Encinitas to Lake San Marcos by bus and train

To get from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 445 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to San Marcos Bl & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

54min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Palomar College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marcos Bl & Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    ID 22518
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 445.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego in 28 min.

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

    The 304 bus line goes from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station near Encinitas to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego by bus?

    The total travel time between Encinitas and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the 304 bus from the Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av stop near Encinitas in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr stop, which is closest to Lake San Marcos in San Diego.

  • When is the last bus from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego?

    The last bus from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos in San Diego is the Encinitas - Palomar College line. It leaves the Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av stop at 1:28 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Encinitas to Lake San Marcos?

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

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