What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and California State University, San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 8th Av and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and California State University, San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Cal State San Marcos Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Where do I catch the San Diego to California State University, San Marcos bus from?

San Diego to California State University, San Marcos bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & 8th Av station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to California State University, San Marcos train from?

San Diego to California State University, San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Can I drive from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to California State University, San Marcos is 35 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos.

Where can I stay near California State University, San Marcos?

There are 861+ hotels available in California State University, San Marcos.

San Diego to California State University, San Marcos

Q: How far is it from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos?

The distance between San Diego and California State University, San Marcos is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $12.

Q: How long does it take to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from San Diego to California State University, San Marcos, including transfers.

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 280
1h 28m
$4–12
Train, tram
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram Sprinter
2h 12m
$15–33
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to California State University, San Marcoscar 35.3 mi
39 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Diego to California State University, San Marcostaxi 35.3 mi
39 min
$160–190
Bus via Broadway & 5th Av
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
1h 56m
$4–12

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

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Distance: 36.3 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 45 min.

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