How to get from San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train?

From San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

63min$6.50
Bus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train via 235 and COASTER

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

65min$6.50
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Encinitas

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 30.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Encinitas by bus 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 San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 4th Ave & C St.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • 4th Ave & C St
  • Broadway & 6th Av
  • 5th Av & C St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Civic Center Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, San Diego

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

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride
  • Encinitas Station
  • Vulcan Av & G St

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train via 235 and COASTER

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego, take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

65min$6.50
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line COASTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 235, Train line COASTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The 215 bus line goes from Downtown station near San Diego to India St & C St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till India St & C St station near Encinitas in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and Encinitas in San Diego by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 215 bus from the Downtown stop near San Diego in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the India St & C St station, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • When is the last train from San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego?

    The last train from San Diego to Encinitas in San Diego is the COASTER line. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 2:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The ride from San Diego to Encinitas costs $6.50.

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