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

San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos - Bus Schedule

The 371 bus from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos runs from 5:05 AM to 8:53 AM, with departures every 1 hr 50 min-2 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos by bus and light rail

To get from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos in San Diego, take the 371 bus from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate 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 1 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus and light rail schedule from San Diego Zoo Safari Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to San Marcos on the Moovit app.

61min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 371
371
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to San Marcos
Leaves from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate
    ID 20526
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    22 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos

The distance between San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego and San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 12.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego Zoo Safari Park 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos

To check the bus and light rail schedule from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego Zoo Safari Park) 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 371, Light Rail line SPRINTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego Zoo Safari Park 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 1 min.

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

    The 371 bus line goes from Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate station near San Diego Zoo Safari Park 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos in San Diego by bus and light rail?

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

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

    Get on the 371 bus from the Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate stop near San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego Zoo Safari Park 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos?

    The ride from San Diego Zoo Safari Park to San Marcos costs $7.50.

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