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

From San Marcos to Oceanside by bus and light rail

To get from San Marcos to Oceanside in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, take the 303 bus from Vista Transit Center station to N River Rd & College Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

49min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 303
303
Walk to Oceanside
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
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oceanside
    Walk to
    Oceanside
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Marcos to Oceanside

The distance between San Marcos, San Diego and Oceanside, San Diego is approximately 14.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Marcos to Oceanside 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 Oceanside, San Diego

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is San Luis Rey Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • San Luis Rey Transit Center
  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • Vandegrift Bl & Gold Dr

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 303.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between San Marcos and Oceanside in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Vista Transit Center stop, which is closest to Oceanside in San Diego.

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

    The ride from San Marcos to Oceanside costs $0.00.