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

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

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  1. Line 304 bus, line 101 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5bus bus 304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 2 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 101
    1h 20m
    $2–5

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 51m
    $6–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Solana Beachtaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    23 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Solana Beachcar car 15.7 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 305 bus, line 308 bus

    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 Stall 13 to Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Granados Avbus bus 308
    1h 50m
    $4–10

San Marcos to Solana Beach by bus

Calendar166Weekly Buses
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St via Encinitas Station Stall 2 in around 1h 20m.

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