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

Del Mar to San Marcos map

From Del Mar to San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Del Mar to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 24th St station to Encinitas Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 304 bus and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Palomar College Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

89min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 101
101
Bus - 304
304
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 24th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 24th St
    ID 21629
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    47 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Del Mar to San Marcos by bus, light rail and train

To get from Del Mar to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 24th St station to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Oceanside Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus stationBus - 101
101
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 24th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 24th St
    ID 21629
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Del Mar to San Marcos

The distance between Del Mar, San Diego and San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 21.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Del Mar to 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 Del Mar

Del Mar is located at Del Mar, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Camino Del Mar & 24th St.

Train stations close to Del Mar:

  • Solana Beach
  • Solana Beach Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Del Mar:

  • Camino Del Mar & 24th St
  • Camino Del Mar & 29th St

Public transit stations close to San Marcos, San Diego

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

Bus stations close to San Marcos:

  • Mission Rd & Pico Av
  • Barham Dr & La Moree Rd
  • Mission Rd & Marcos St

Related Routes

Del Mar to San Marcos map

From Del Mar to San Marcos by bus, light rail and train

To get from Del Mar to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 24th St station to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Oceanside Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus stationBus - 101
101
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Camino Del Mar & 24th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Del Mar & 24th St
    ID 21629
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 304, Bus line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line SPRINTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and San Marcos in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Del Mar to San Marcos in San Diego?

    The 101 bus line goes from Camino Del Mar & 24th St station near Del Mar to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Oceanside station near San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Del Mar and San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Del Mar to get to San Marcos in San Diego?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Camino Del Mar & 24th St stop near Del Mar in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Oceanside station, which is closest to San Marcos in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Del Mar to San Marcos?

    The ride from Del Mar to San Marcos costs $0.00.

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