San Marcos, California, with its zip code 92078, is a relatively small city located in San Diego County. It has an estimated population of just over 95,000 people. Despite its small size, San Marcos offers residents and visitors several options for public transportation. The Sprinter light rail system provides service from Oceanside to Escondido and connects with other transit systems such as the Coaster commuter rail and MTS bus. Additionally, a new trolley service launched in 2017 that links San Marcos to the neighboring cities of Vista and Escondido. For those looking for a convenient way to travel around the city, there is also Ride-On!, a door-to-door shuttle service for seniors and persons with disabilities. All these services make it easy for anyone traveling to or within San Marcos to get around quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in San Marcos (zip 92078) takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in San Marcos (zip 92078) get to work:
- 80.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 7.2% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit