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How to get fromPoway to San Marcosby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 944 bus, line 235 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poway Rd & 13236 to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 944
    2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram
    1h 26m
    $6–17

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poway to San Marcoscar car 17.8 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poway to San Marcostaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    21 min
    $80–100

  4. Line 944 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 944
    2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus bus 305
    1h 34m
    $6–15

  5. Line 945 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 945
    2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus bus 305
    1h 41m
    $6–15

Poway to San Marcos by bus and tram

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 1h 34m.

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