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

From Escondido to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Escondido to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 354 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido 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 45 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

45min$0.00
Bus - 354
354
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Escondido to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail via 356, SPRINTER and 304

To get from Escondido to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido 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 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

47min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido to Lake San Marcos

The distance between Escondido, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 9.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido 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 Escondido

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl
  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Escondido Bl & 2nd Av

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 & San Marcos Blvd.

Bus stations close to Lake San Marcos:

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

Alternative route from Escondido to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail via 356, SPRINTER and 304

To get from Escondido to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido 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 47 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

47min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 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
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 354, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 356, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct bus between Escondido 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 45 min.

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

    The 354 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Escondido Transit Center station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Escondido and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the 354 bus from the Escondido Transit Center stop near Escondido in San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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