How to get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas by bus and cable car?

San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15 min-1 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas in Encinitas, take the BLUE cable car from Ucsd Health La Jolla 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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

75min$2.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Ucsd Health La Jolla Station
    ID 77783
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    230 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
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Public transit directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas

The distance between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Encinitas is approximately 15.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC 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 (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego (La Jolla - UC 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego (La Jolla - UC 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 15 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego to Nobel Drive Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nobel Drive Station near Encinitas.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Encinitas by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Encinitas?

    Get off the cable car at the Nobel Drive Station, which is closest to Encinitas.

  • When is the last bus from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas?

    The last bus from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego to Encinitas in Encinitas is the Oceanside - UTC/VA/UCSD line. It leaves the Va Hospital stop at 2:58 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas?

    The ride from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Encinitas costs $2.50.

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