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, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 388 bus from Valley Pkwy & Juniper St station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 304 bus from Palomar College Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

105min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 388
388
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Juniper St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley Pkwy & Juniper St
    ID 22353
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Escondido to Encinitas by bus and light rail via 351, SPRINTER and 304

To get from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 351 bus from Broadway & Sherman Pl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 304 bus from Palomar College Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

116min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 351
351
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Leaves from Broadway & Sherman Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Sherman Pl
    ID 21286
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 351351
    Wait for bus
    351
    Grand Ave / Washington Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    50 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 20.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 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 Broadway, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 2nd Av & Broadway.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • 2nd Av & Broadway
  • Broadway & Pennsylvania Av
  • Valley Pkwy & Juniper St

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
  • Saxony Rd & Seacrest Way
  • Saxony Rd & Saxony Ln

Related Routes

Alternative route from Escondido to Encinitas by bus and light rail via 351, SPRINTER and 304

To get from Escondido to Encinitas in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 351 bus from Broadway & Sherman Pl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 304 bus from Palomar College Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

116min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 351
351
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Leaves from Broadway & Sherman Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Sherman Pl
    ID 21286
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 351351
    Wait for bus
    351
    Grand Ave / Washington Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Encinitas Station
    Ride to bus station
    Encinitas Station
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 388, Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 351, Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Escondido to Encinitas?

    The 388 bus line goes from Valley Pkwy & Juniper St station near Escondido in Escondido to Escondido station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Escondido station near Encinitas in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Escondido in Escondido and Encinitas in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Escondido to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the 388 bus from the Valley Pkwy & Juniper St stop near Escondido in Escondido.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Escondido and Encinitas?

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

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

    The ride from Escondido to Encinitas costs $6.00.

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