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

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Potrero to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 894 bus from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride 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 15 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

195min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 894
894
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride
    ID 98112
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 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
    180 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 894, ORANGE and COASTER

To get from Potrero to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 894 bus from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

215min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 894
894
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride
    ID 98112
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potrero to Encinitas

The distance between Potrero, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 79.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potrero 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.

Public transit stations close to Potrero

Potrero is located at Potrero, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Potrero:

  • Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, San Diego

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Station.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Station
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride
  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 894, ORANGE and COASTER

To get from Potrero to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 894 bus from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

215min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 894
894
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride
    ID 98112
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 894894
    Wait for bus
    894
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 70035
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 894, Bus line GREEN, Bus line COASTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potrero to Encinitas?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 894, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Potrero 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 15 min.

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

    The 894 bus line goes from Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride station near Potrero 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 Potrero to Encinitas in San Diego by bus, cable car and train?

    The total travel time between Potrero and Encinitas in San Diego by bus, cable car and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 894 bus from the Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office - Park & Ride stop near Potrero in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Potrero 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 Potrero to Encinitas?

    The ride from Potrero to Encinitas costs $0.00.

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