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How to get fromSan Marcos to El Centroby bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to El Centro by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Line 305 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 44
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 22m
    $24–50

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    5h 30m
    $22–47

  3. Drive 125.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to El Centrocar car 125.5 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–34

  4. Train, bus via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    5h 41m
    $30–66

San Marcos to El Centro by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to El Centro Bus Stop via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 5h 22m.

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