What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Point Loma?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Point Loma is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Point Loma?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Point Loma is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Point Loma?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Point Loma. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Narragansett Av & Chatsworth Bl via Escondido Transit Center and 10th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Point Loma?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Point Loma. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Point Loma?

The distance between San Marcos and Point Loma is 54 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Point Loma without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Point Loma without a car is to bus and line 923 bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Point Loma?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from San Marcos to Point Loma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Point Loma bus from?

San Marcos to Point Loma bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Point Loma train from?

San Marcos to Point Loma train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.

Where does the San Marcos to Point Loma bus arrive?

San Marcos to Point Loma bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.

Where does the San Marcos to Point Loma train arrive?

San Marcos to Point Loma train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Point Loma?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Point Loma is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from San Marcos to Point Loma.

Where can I stay near Point Loma?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Point Loma.

San Marcos to Point Loma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 923 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Point Loma by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 923 bus
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1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from 10th Av & C St to Narragansett Av & Chatsworth Blbus 923
2h 46m
$6–15
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 57m
$16–36
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from San Marcos to Point Lomacar 35.5 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Point Lomataxi 35.5 mi
46 min
$160–190

San Marcos to Point Loma by bus

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Point Loma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Narragansett Av & Chatsworth Bl via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, and 10th Av & C St in around 2h 46m.

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