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How to get fromLa Jolla to California State University, San Marcosby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 30 bus, line 921 bus, line 235 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Stationbus bus 921 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3h 7m
    $8–22

  2. Line 101 bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1bus bus 304 / ...
    3h 52m
    $4–10

  3. Line 30 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram
    3h 34m
    $16–37

  4. Drive 28.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to California State University, San Marcoscar car 28.1 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to California State University, San Marcostaxi taxi 28.1 mi
    39 min
    $120–160

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

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to California State University, San Marcos via UTC Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 3h 7m.

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