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 53 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

53min$5.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 303
303
Walk to Oceanside
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 27027
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oceanside
    Walk to
    Oceanside
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Marcos to Oceanside by bus

To get from San Marcos to Oceanside in San Diego, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

72min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 303
303
Walk to Oceanside
Leaves from Mission Rd & Woodward St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    35 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 14.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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.

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From San Marcos to Oceanside by bus

To get from San Marcos to Oceanside in San Diego, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Woodward St 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

72min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 303
303
Walk to Oceanside
Leaves from Mission Rd & Woodward St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    35 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 303.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 305, 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 53 min.

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

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from San Marcos Civic Center Station station near San Marcos to Oceanside Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oceanside 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 53 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 San Marcos Civic Center Station 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 Oceanside 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 $5.00.

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