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How to get from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas by bus?

By bus

To get from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas in San Diego, take the 30 bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro station to Va Hospital station. Next, take the 101 bus from Va Hospital station to Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

65min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 30
30
Bus - 101
101
Leaves from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro
    ID 12281
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Utc/Va Med Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Va Hospital
    ID 88988
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Va Hospital
    ID 88962
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 22169
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro station to Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 974 bus and finally take the COASTER train from Sorrento Valley Station station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

82min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 30
30
Bus - 974
974
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro
    ID 12281
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Utc/Va Med Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln
    ID 12320
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 974974
    Wait for bus
    974
    Coaster / Ucsd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sorrento Valley Coaster Station
    ID 99369
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sorrento Valley Station
    ID 28005
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas

The distance between La Jolla Shores, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 17.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to La Jolla Shores

La Jolla Shores is located at La Jolla Shores Drive, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota.

Bus stations close to La Jolla Shores:

  • La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota
  • La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ct
  • La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro

Cable Car stations close to La Jolla Shores:

  • Ucsd Central Campus Station
  • Nobel Drive Station
  • Va Medical Center Station

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, San Diego

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Highway 101 & El Portal St.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Highway 101 & El Portal St
  • Encinitas Blvd & Essex Heights
  • Hwy 101 & A St

By bus and train

To get from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro station to Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 974 bus and finally take the COASTER train from Sorrento Valley Station station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

82min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 30
30
Bus - 974
974
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro
    ID 12281
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Utc/Va Med Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln
    ID 12320
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 974974
    Wait for bus
    974
    Coaster / Ucsd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sorrento Valley Coaster Station
    ID 99369
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sorrento Valley Station
    ID 28005
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    16 min
  • 9
    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 La Jolla Shores to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 974, Bus line COASTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 30 bus line goes from La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro station near La Jolla Shores to Utc/Va Med Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station near Encinitas in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas in San Diego by bus?

    The total travel time between La Jolla Shores and Encinitas in San Diego by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 30 bus from the La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle De Oro stop near La Jolla Shores in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av stop, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas?

    The ride from La Jolla Shores to Encinitas costs $0.00.

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