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How to get fromSan Marcos to Imperial Beachby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Imperial Beach 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 Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 31m

  2. Bus, line 901 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    2h 45m
    $6–15

  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 Palm Avenue Stationtram tram
    3h 40m

  4. Drive 45.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Imperial Beachcar car 45.2 mi
    48 min
    $9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    48 min
    $200–250

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  • Distance: 58.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to 9th St & Palm Av via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 2h 45m.

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