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

From La Mesa to San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from La Mesa to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Marcos on the Moovit app.

119min$2.50
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88918
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From La Mesa to San Marcos by bus

To get from La Mesa to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Woodward St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Marcos on the Moovit app.

127min$2.50
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 305
305
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88918
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mesa to San Marcos

The distance between La Mesa, San Diego and San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 42.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mesa 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 La Mesa to San Marcos

To check the bus and light rail schedule from La Mesa to San Marcos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (La Mesa) 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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From La Mesa to San Marcos by bus

To get from La Mesa to San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Allison Av & Date Av station to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Woodward St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from La Mesa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Marcos on the Moovit app.

127min$2.50
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 305
305
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Allison Av & Date Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    La Mesa
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Fashion Valley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
    ID 13484
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-15 Centerline Sta & El Cajon Bl
    ID 88918
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 235, Light Rail line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 235, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Mesa 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 59 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Fashion Valley station near La Mesa to El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station near San Marcos in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between La Mesa and San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Fashion Valley stop near La Mesa in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza station, which is closest to San Marcos in San Diego.

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

    The ride from La Mesa to San Marcos costs $2.50.

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