San Marcos is a city located in San Diego County, California. The city offers a variety of public transportation options to meet the commuting needs of its residents and visitors. Bus service is provided by the North County Transit District (NCTD). Bus routes run through various parts of San Marcos, providing access to neighboring cities, downtown San Marcos, Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, as well as other destinations. Additionally, NCTD offers COASTER commuter rail service from Oceanside to Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego with stops in Encinitas and Solana Beach. The Sprinter light rail line also runs between Oceanside and Escondido with stations throughout North County including Vista Village and Grand Avenue in San Marcos. Other transportation services include the Freeway Express which provides express bus service from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego with stops at both Vista and Palomar Colleges. For those who prefer private transportation, the city provides an extensive network of bike lanes and trails interconnecting neighborhoods with parks, shopping areas, schools, employment centers and recreation opportunities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in San Marcos takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in San Marcos get to work:
- 79.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit