How to get from Descanso to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train?

From Descanso to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train

To get from Descanso to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 888 bus from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store) station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Descanso may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

190min$6.50
Bus - 888
888
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Leaves from Viejas Bl & Viejas Grade Rd (Perkins Store)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Descanso
  • 2
    Bus - 888888
    Wait for bus
    888
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descanso to Encinitas

The distance between Descanso, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 68.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descanso to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from Descanso to Encinitas

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from Descanso to Encinitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Descanso) and destination (Encinitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, cable car and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Descanso to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 888, Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descanso and Encinitas in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descanso to Encinitas in San Diego?

    The 888 bus line goes from El Cajon Transit Center station near Descanso to El Cajon Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line till El Cajon Station near Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Descanso to Encinitas in San Diego by bus, cable car and train?

    The total travel time between Descanso and Encinitas in San Diego by bus, cable car and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Descanso to get to Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get on the 888 bus from the El Cajon Transit Center stop near Descanso in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Descanso and Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Station, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, cable car and train fare from Descanso to Encinitas?

    The ride from Descanso to Encinitas costs $6.50.

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