What is the cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between California State University, San Marcos and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between California State University, San Marcos and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from California State University, San Marcos station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Cal State San Marcos Station and arriving at San Diego via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Where do I catch the California State University, San Marcos to San Diego bus from?

California State University, San Marcos to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the California State University, San Marcos to San Diego train from?

California State University, San Marcos to San Diego train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Cal State San Marcos Station.

Can I drive from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between California State University, San Marcos to San Diego is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego.

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California State University, San Marcos to San Diego

Q: How far is it from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego?

The distance between California State University, San Marcos and San Diego is 47 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $4 - $12.

Q: How long does it take to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University, San Marcos to San Diego by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235
1h 48m
$4–12
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Cal State San Marcos Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 52m
$14–34
Drive 35 mi
1. Drive from California State University, San Marcos to San Diegocar 35 mi
38 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from California State University, San Marcos to San Diegotaxi 35 mi
38 min
$150–190
Bus via B St & 5th Av
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to B St & 5th Avbus 280
2h 8m
$4–12

California State University, San Marcos to San Diego by foot, tram, and bus

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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