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

By bus and light rail

To get from San Marcos to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Palomar College Transit Center station. Next, 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 26 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

26min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    San Marcos
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake San Marcos
    Walk to
    Lake San Marcos
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from San Marcos to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St station to Mission Rd & Pacific St station. Next, 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 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

48min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Mission Rd & Woodward St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20497
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    9 min
  • 6
    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 San Marcos to Lake San Marcos

The distance between San Marcos, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 4.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Marcos 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 San Marcos

San Marcos is located at San Marcos, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Mission Rd & Woodward St.

Bus stations close to San Marcos:

  • Mission Rd & Woodward St
  • Mission Rd & San Marcos Bl
  • Mission Rd & San Marcos Senior Ctr

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 & Rancho Santa Fe Rd
  • Rancho Santa Fe Rd & San Marcos Bl

By bus

To get from San Marcos to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St station to Mission Rd & Pacific St station. Next, 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 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

48min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Lake San Marcos
Leaves from Mission Rd & Woodward St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20497
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
    ID 20947
    9 min
  • 6
    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 San Marcos to Lake San Marcos?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line 304.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

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

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Oceanside station near San Marcos to Palomar College Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palomar College Transit Center station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between San Marcos and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Oceanside station near San Marcos in San Diego.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Palomar College Transit Center stop, which is closest to Lake San Marcos in San Diego.

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

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

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