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

From Escondido to Encinitas by bus and light rail

To get from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, 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 52 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

112min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 6
    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

Alternative route from Escondido to Encinitas by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 309

To get from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to El Camino Real Station station. Next, take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

126min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido to Encinitas

The distance between Escondido, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 34.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido 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 Escondido

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl
  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Escondido Bl & 2nd Av

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

Alternative route from Escondido to Encinitas by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 309

To get from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to El Camino Real Station station. Next, take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

126min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    63 min
  • 7
    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 Escondido to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Escondido and Encinitas in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oceanside station near Encinitas in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Escondido and Encinitas in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Escondido to get to Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Escondido and Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get off the light rail at the Oceanside stop, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Escondido to Encinitas?

    The ride from Escondido to Encinitas costs $0.00.

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