What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Valley and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Fashion Valley Transit Center and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Miramar College Transit Station and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Valley and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Mission Valley to San Marcos?

The distance between Mission Valley and San Marcos is 37 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Valley to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos without a car is to line 20 bus and line 235 bus and line 305 bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Mission Valley to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to San Marcos bus from?

Mission Valley to San Marcos bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fashion Valley Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to San Marcos train from?

Mission Valley to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Where does the Mission Valley to San Marcos bus arrive?

Mission Valley to San Marcos bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Miramar College Transit Station.

Where does the Mission Valley to San Marcos train arrive?

Mission Valley to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Mission Valley to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to San Marcos is 31 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Mission Valley to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 973+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Mission Valley to San Marcos - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

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

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Line 20 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus
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1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 20
2. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus 305
1h 49m
$6–15
Train, tram
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram Sprinter
2h 50m
$14–32
Drive 31.2 mi
1. Drive from Mission Valley to San Marcoscar 31.2 mi
33 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission Valley to San Marcostaxi 31.2 mi
33 min
$140–170

Mission Valley to San Marcos by bus

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.4 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 1h 49m.

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