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

Escondido to San Marcos - Bus Schedule

The 356 bus from Escondido to San Marcos runs from 5:17 AM to 9:18 PM, with departures every 30-35 min. The trip takes about 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Escondido to San Marcos by bus and light rail

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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Escondido may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Marcos on the Moovit app.

22min$5.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to San Marcos
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
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    10 yd • 1 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 5.33 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Escondido to San Marcos

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Escondido to San Marcos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Escondido) and destination (San Marcos), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 356, Light Rail 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 356 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to San Marcos Civic Center Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till San Marcos Civic 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 356 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 San Marcos Civic Center Station, which is closest to San Marcos in San Diego.

  • When is the first bus from Escondido to San Marcos in San Diego?

    The first bus from Escondido to San Marcos in San Diego is Vista - Escondido. It leaves the Escondido Transit Center stop at 9:21 PM.

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

    The ride from Escondido to San Marcos costs $5.00.

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