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

From Escondido to San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from Escondido to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 354 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

22min$0.00
Bus - 354
354
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Escondido to San Marcos by bus and light rail via 356 and SPRINTER

To get from Escondido to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

24min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido to San Marcos

The distance between Escondido, San Diego and San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 5.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido 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 Escondido

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Quince St & Norlak Av
  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

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 Nordahl Road.

Bus stations close to San Marcos:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Escondido to San Marcos by bus and light rail via 356 and SPRINTER

To get from Escondido to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to San Marcos Civic Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

24min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station San Marcos Civic Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 354, Bus line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 356, Bus line SPRINTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

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

    The 354 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Escondido Transit Center station near San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Escondido and San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the 354 bus from the Escondido Transit Center stop near Escondido in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Escondido to San Marcos?

    The ride from Escondido to San Marcos costs $0.00.