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How to get fromSan Marcos to Chula Vistaby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to E Street Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 1m

  2. Drive 40.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Chula Vistacar car 40.4 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 10m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Chula Vistataxi taxi 40.4 mi
    44 min
    $180–220

  5. Bus, line 929 bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to E St & 4th Avbus bus 929
    2h 55m
    $8–20

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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to E St & 4th Av via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Broadway & 8th Av, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 2h 55m.

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