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

From San Diego to San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from San Diego to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Broadway & 5th Av 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

107min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Broadway & 5th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    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

From San Diego to San Marcos by bus

To get from San Diego to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Broadway & 5th Av station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Woodward St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

115min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - 305
305
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Broadway & 5th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to San Marcos

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 42.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego 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 San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 5th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 5th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av
  • 4th Ave & C St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Courthouse Station
  • Civic Center Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station

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 & Marcos St.

Bus stations close to San Marcos:

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

Related Routes

From San Diego to San Marcos by bus

To get from San Diego to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Broadway & 5th Av station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Woodward St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

115min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - 305
305
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Broadway & 5th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Vista
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Woodward St
    ID 20725
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Marcos
    Walk to
    San Marcos
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego 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 1 hr 47 min.

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

    The 235 bus line goes from Broadway & 5th Av station near San Diego to Escondido station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Escondido station near San Marcos in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 235 bus from the Broadway & 5th Av stop near San Diego in San Diego.

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

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

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

    The ride from San Diego to San Marcos costs $2.50.