What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to San Marcos is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to San Marcos is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 via Encinitas Station Stall 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Del Mar to San Marcos?

The distance between Del Mar and San Marcos is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to San Marcos without a car is to line 101 bus and line 304 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Del Mar to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to San Marcos bus from?

Del Mar to San Marcos bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to San Marcos train from?

Del Mar to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to San Marcos bus arrive?

Del Mar to San Marcos bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station Stall 3.

Where does the Del Mar to San Marcos train arrive?

Del Mar to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to San Marcos is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Del Mar to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 931+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Del Mar to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to San Marcos by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 101 bus, line 304 bus
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1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus 101
2. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1bus 304 / ...
1h 46m
$2–5
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 20m
$8–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to San Marcostaxi 18.3 mi
28 min
$55–70
Drive 18.3 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to San Marcoscar 18.3 mi
28 min
$4–5

Del Mar to San Marcos by bus

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Distance: 20.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 via Encinitas Station Stall 5 in around 1h 46m.

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