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How to get fromChula Vista to San Marcosby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to San Marcos by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2h 20m
    $4–10

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram
    3h 18m

  3. Drive 40.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to San Marcoscar car 40.2 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chula Vista to San Marcostaxi taxi 40.2 mi
    44 min
    $180–220

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2h 39m

Chula Vista to San Marcos by tram and bus

Calendar248Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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