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Bus San Diego to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$223
Average bus trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:00 PM
Distance1152 miles (1858 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

San Diego to San Marcos Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - San Marcos

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Diego to San Marcos. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The travel time from San Diego to San Marcos is about 1d 15h, although the fastest bus will take 1d 14h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 1147 miles (1850 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Diego and San Marcos is 1147 miles (1850 km).

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to San Marcos leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at San Marcos Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can expect to pay around $223 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $223 and $231, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Diego to San Marcos. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to San Marcos.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to San Marcos.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Diego to San Marcos that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to San Marcos.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from San Marcos to San Diego

You can also go to San Marcos by train

Train from San Diego to San Marcos

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