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

From Oceanside to Lake San Marcos by bus

To get from Oceanside to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd 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 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

73min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    25 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

From Oceanside to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Oceanside to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd 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 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

102min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    24 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
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to Lake San Marcos

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 15.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside 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 Oceanside

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N River Rd & College Blvd.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • San Luis Rey Transit Center

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 Oceanside to Lake San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Oceanside to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd 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 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

102min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    24 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 305, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Vista station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vista station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the N River Rd & College Blvd stop near Oceanside in San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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