There are 9 ways to get from San Marcos to Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, tram
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
3h 55m$50–307Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 40m$58–137Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Mesataxi
12h 56m$234–446Drive 360.3 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Mesacar 360.3 mi
6h 16m$66–95Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Scottsdale Airport, tram
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane CLD - SCF
- Take the tram from University Dr/Rural Rd to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
4h 22m$52–319Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
6h 4m$96–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus La
11h 52m$68–102Bus via El Centro
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
12h 45m$58–121Bus via Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Phoenixbus Cbx
16h 27m$76–127
San Marcos to Mesa by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Mesa is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Mesa is to fly and tram which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Escondido Transit Center and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between San Marcos and Mesa is 328 miles. The road distance is 362.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from San Marcos to Mesa, including transfers.
San Marcos to Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
San Marcos to Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Mesa is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from San Marcos to Mesa.
There are 2185+ hotels available in Mesa.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Mesa Dr/Main St via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, City College Station, El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Scottsdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from University Dr/Rural Rd to Mesa Dr/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–75
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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