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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to San Marcosby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to San Marcos by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 308 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram Sprinter
    57 min
    $4–12

  2. Drive 13.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to San Marcoscar car 13.6 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Fe to San Marcostaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    20 min
    $40–55

  4. Line 308 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Mission Rd & Pico Avbus bus 305
    1h 3m
    $4–10

Rancho Santa Fe to San Marcos by bus and tram

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 1h 3m.

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