How to get from Buena Creek to Encinitas by bus and light rail?

Buena Creek to Encinitas - Light Rail Schedule

The SPRINTER light rail from Buena Creek to Encinitas runs from 4:35 AM to 9:05 PM, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Buena Creek to Encinitas by bus and light rail

To get from Buena Creek to Encinitas in Encinitas, take the SPRINTER light rail from Buena Creek station to Palomar College Transit Center station. Next, take the 304 bus from Palomar College Transit Center station to Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Buena Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

64min$5.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 304
304
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from Buena Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Buena Creek
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Encinitas Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr
    ID 20452
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buena Creek to Encinitas

The distance between Buena Creek and Encinitas is approximately 15.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buena Creek to Encinitas by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Encinitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Buena Creek to Encinitas

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Buena Creek to Encinitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Buena Creek) and destination (Encinitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buena Creek to Encinitas?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Buena Creek and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Buena Creek to Encinitas?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Palomar College Transit Center station near Buena Creek in San Diego to Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr station near Encinitas.

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

    The total travel time between Buena Creek and Encinitas by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Buena Creek to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Palomar College Transit Center station near Buena Creek in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Buena Creek and Encinitas?

    Get off the light rail at the Santa Fe Dr & Arden Dr stop, which is closest to Encinitas.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Buena Creek to Encinitas?

    The ride from Buena Creek to Encinitas costs $5.00.

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