Transportation

Chateau Lake San Marcos offers numerous transportation options for grocery shopping, medical appointments, and local errands.   The Chateau owns a 23-seat passenger bus and one automobile which is used for general activities and may also be reserved for private transportation, subject to the availability of a driver and vehicle.

Grocery Shopping:
Weekly on Tuesdays, the bus departs for the local grocery store at 10:00 am.

Local Errand Loop:
Departures are at 1:00pm and 2:00pm every Tuesday.

Medical Appointment Loop:
Residents with medical appointments between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  can reserve a ride on our medical loop. This loop is offered Monday , Wednesday, Thursday and we can accommodate rides up to 10 miles away which covers Escondido, San Marcos, La Costa, Vista, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside.

Monthly Trips:
Monthly Trips: Once a month we offer our residents a trip to one of the local malls, Trader Joes & Sprouts and the beach for a walk.

Private Transportation:
Requests for private transportation, including service to and from San Diego Airport and Cruise Ship Terminal, should be made as far as possible in advance. All private transportation is billed at the same rate without regard to the number of passengers. (See list of ancillary charges). Residents’ personal vehicles may not be driven by Chateau personnel.

Transportation Fees:
All scheduled transportation is free for residents. Guests may be charged a nominal fee. For special trips and private transportation, please see the current ancillary fees schedule.

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