How to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas by bus and train?

From San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas by bus and train

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas in Encinitas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

89min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 21601
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas by bus and train via 7, COASTER and 101

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas in Encinitas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Park Bl & Presidents Way station to Broadway & 1st Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

85min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Park Bl & Presidents Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Presidents Way
    ID 12060
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 1st Av
    ID 10840
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 21601
    12 min
  • 10
    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 (Balboa Park) to Encinitas

The distance between San Diego (Balboa Park), Encinitas and Encinitas, Encinitas is approximately 31.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Balboa Park) 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 (Balboa Park)

San Diego (Balboa Park) is located at San Diego (Balboa Park), Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Park Bl & Presidents Way.

Bus stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • Park Bl & Presidents Way
  • Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
  • Park Bl & Naval Hospital

Cable Car stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • City College Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Civic Center Station

Public transit stations close to Encinitas, Encinitas

Encinitas is located at South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas and the nearest public transit station is Santa Fe Dr & Summit Av.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Santa Fe Dr & Summit Av
  • Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr
  • Santa Fe Dr & Scripps Hospital

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas by bus and train via 7, COASTER and 101

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas in Encinitas, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Park Bl & Presidents Way station to Broadway & 1st Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

85min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Park Bl & Presidents Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Presidents Way
    ID 12060
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 1st Av
    ID 10840
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 21601
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas?

    The 215 bus line goes from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Encinitas in Encinitas.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego and Encinitas in Encinitas by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Diego (Balboa Park) to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the 215 bus from the Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way stop near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Encinitas?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Encinitas in Encinitas.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas?

    The ride from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Encinitas costs $9.00.