How to get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo by bus and light rail?

From Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo by bus and light rail

To get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Cal State San Marcos station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 945 bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station station to Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

48min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 945
945
Walk to Rancho Bernardo
Leaves from Cal State San Marcos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cal State San Marcos
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
    ID 99474
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
    ID 99472
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 945945
    Wait for bus
    945
    Old Poway Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd
    ID 12954
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Bernardo
    Walk to
    Rancho Bernardo
    Pomerado Road
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 235

To get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Cal State San Marcos station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

73min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Rancho Bernardo
Leaves from Cal State San Marcos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cal State San Marcos
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
    ID 99474
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rancho Bernardo
    Walk to
    Rancho Bernardo
    Pomerado Road
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo

The distance between Cal State San Marcos, San Diego and Rancho Bernardo, San Diego is approximately 16.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo 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 Cal State San Marcos

Cal State San Marcos is located at Cal State San Marcos, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Barham Dr & La Moree Rd.

Bus stations close to Cal State San Marcos:

  • Barham Dr & La Moree Rd
  • Csusm Craven Circle
  • Mission Rd & Val Preda Rd

Public transit stations close to Rancho Bernardo, San Diego

Rancho Bernardo is located at Pomerado Road, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Pomerado Rd & Caminito Vecinos.

Bus stations close to Rancho Bernardo:

  • Pomerado Rd & Caminito Vecinos
  • Pomerado Rd & Caminto Vecinos
  • Pomerado Rd & Avenida La Valencia

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 235

To get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Cal State San Marcos station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

73min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Rancho Bernardo
Leaves from Cal State San Marcos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cal State San Marcos
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
    ID 99474
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rancho Bernardo
    Walk to
    Rancho Bernardo
    Pomerado Road
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 945.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Cal State San Marcos and Rancho Bernardo?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Escondido station near Cal State San Marcos in San Marcos to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido Transit Center station near Rancho Bernardo in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Cal State San Marcos in San Marcos and Rancho Bernardo in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Cal State San Marcos to get to Rancho Bernardo?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Escondido station near Cal State San Marcos in San Marcos.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Cal State San Marcos and Rancho Bernardo?

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido Transit Center stop, which is closest to Rancho Bernardo in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo?

    The ride from Cal State San Marcos to Rancho Bernardo costs $0.00.

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