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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake San Marcosby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lake San Marcos by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2h 3m
    $6–17

  2. Bus, line 305 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2bus bus 305
    2h 37m
    $4–10

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 35m
    $17–39

  4. Drive 33.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake San Marcoscar car 33.5 mi
    41 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Lake San Marcostaxi taxi 33.5 mi
    41 min
    $150–180

  6. Tram, line 101 bus, line 304 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Drbus bus 304 / ...
    3h 17m
    $4–20

San Diego to Lake San Marcos by bus and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake 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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