How to get from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center by bus and light rail?

San Marcos to UTC Transit Center - Light Rail Schedule

The SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center runs from 4:43 AM to 9:13 PM, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Marcos to UTC Transit Center by bus and light rail

To get from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from San Marcos Civic Center Station station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 31 bus from Miramar College Transit Station station to Utc Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to UTC Transit Center on the Moovit app.

90min$2.50
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 31
31
Walk to UTC Transit Center
Leaves from San Marcos Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marcos Civic Center Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miramar College Transit Station
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Miramar College Transit Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Utc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Utc Transit Center
    ID 99186
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to UTC Transit Center
    Walk to
    UTC Transit Center
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center

The distance between San Marcos, San Diego and UTC Transit Center, San Diego is approximately 30.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center 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 Marcos to UTC Transit Center

To check the bus and light rail schedule from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Marcos) and destination (UTC Transit Center), 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 Marcos to UTC Transit Center?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Marcos and UTC Transit Center in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center in San Diego?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from San Marcos Civic Center Station near San Marcos to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido Transit Center station near UTC Transit Center in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between San Marcos and UTC Transit Center in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Marcos to get to UTC Transit Center in San Diego?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the San Marcos Civic Center Station near San Marcos in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Marcos and UTC Transit Center in San Diego?

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido Transit Center stop, which is closest to UTC Transit Center in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center?

    The ride from San Marcos to UTC Transit Center costs $2.50.

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