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How to get fromImperial Beach to San Marcosby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 901 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    3h 1m
    $6–15

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue 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 40m
    $18–51

  3. Drive 45.4 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to San Marcoscar car 45.4 mi
    47 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to San Marcostaxi taxi 45.4 mi
    47 min
    $200–250

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    3h 2m

Imperial Beach to San Marcos by bus

Calendar248Weekly Buses
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Broadway & 1st Av, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 1m.

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