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

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

From Buena Creek to Encinitas by bus, light rail and train

To get from Buena Creek to Encinitas you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Buena Creek station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER 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 15 min. 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.

75min
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 101
101
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
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 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 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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From Buena Creek to Encinitas by bus, light rail and train

To get from Buena Creek to Encinitas you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Buena Creek station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER 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 15 min. 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.

75min
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 101
101
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
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
    ID 21623
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 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 Buena Creek to Encinitas?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buena Creek to Encinitas?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 101.

  • 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 Escondido station near Buena Creek in San Diego to Palomar College Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palomar College Transit Center 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 Escondido 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 Palomar College Transit Center 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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