How to get from San Diego to Encinitas by bus and cable car?

From San Diego to Encinitas by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas, take the BLUE cable car from Civic Center Station station to Nobel Drive Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

97min$2.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75087
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 21601
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Encinitas Station station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

83min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 20874
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Encinitas

The distance between San Diego and Encinitas is approximately 26.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Encinitas by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Encinitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego to Encinitas

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego to Encinitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego) and destination (Encinitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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From San Diego to Encinitas by bus and train

To get from San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. Next, take the 101 bus from Encinitas Station station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

83min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 20874
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Train line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station station near San Diego in San Diego to Utc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Utc station near Encinitas.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and Encinitas by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Civic Center Station station near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego and Encinitas?

    Get off the cable car at the Utc stop, which is closest to Encinitas.

  • When is the first train from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The first train from San Diego in San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas is COASTER. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 11:20 PM.

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

    The ride from San Diego to Encinitas costs $2.50.

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