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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 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.

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
    750 yd • 9 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
  • 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

From San Diego to Encinitas by train

Take one direct train from San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas: take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

72min$6.50
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Encinitas

The distance between San Diego, Encinitas and Encinitas, Encinitas is approximately 30.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 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 Encinitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Diego

San Diego is located at 2nd Avenue, Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center Station.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Front St & B St
  • Santa Fe Depot Transit Center
  • N Harbor Dr & Ash St

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, Encinitas

Encinitas is located at South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 & K St.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Hwy 101 & K St
  • Hwy 101 & H St
  • Encinitas Station

From San Diego to Encinitas by train

Take one direct train from San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas: take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

72min$6.50
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct train between San Diego and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Diego to Encinitas?

    The COASTER train line goes from Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego in San Diego to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oceanside station near Encinitas in Encinitas.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego in San Diego and Encinitas in Encinitas by train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the COASTER train from the Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego in San Diego.

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

    Get off the train at the Oceanside stop, which is closest to Encinitas in Encinitas.

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

    The last train from San Diego in San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas is the COASTER line. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 2:20 PM.

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

    The ride from San Diego to Encinitas costs $9.00.