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How to get from Bonsall to Encinitas by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Bonsall to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 101 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

106min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 22169
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Bonsall to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station to Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

106min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21309
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 22169
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bonsall to Encinitas

The distance between Bonsall, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 27.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bonsall to Encinitas by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bonsall

Bonsall is located at Bonsall, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 76 & North River Rd.

Bus stations close to Bonsall:

  • Hwy 76 & North River Rd
  • Hwy 76 & Via Montellano

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, San Diego

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride
  • Hwy 101 & A St

By bus

To get from Bonsall to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 306 bus from Hwy 76 & North River Rd station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station to Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

106min$0.00
Bus - 306
306
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from Hwy 76 & North River Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bonsall
  • 2
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21309
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 22169
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 306, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 306, Bus line 302, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

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

    The 306 bus line goes from Vista station near Bonsall to Vista Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Vista Transit Center station near Encinitas in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Bonsall to Encinitas in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bonsall and Encinitas in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 306 bus from the Vista stop near Bonsall in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vista Transit Center stop, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Bonsall to Encinitas?

    The ride from Bonsall to Encinitas costs $0.00.

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