How to get from Encinitas to Escondido by bus and light rail?

From Encinitas to Escondido by bus and light rail

To get from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego, take the 304 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Palomar College Transit Center station. Next, take the SPRINTER light rail from Palomar College Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

72min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 304
304
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 25087
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar College Transit Center
    ID 1
    40 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Encinitas to Escondido by bus

To get from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego, take the 304 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. Next, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 304
304
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 25087
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    ID 20314
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Encinitas to Escondido

The distance between Encinitas, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 18.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Encinitas to Escondido by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Encinitas

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Station.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Station
  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride

Public transit stations close to Escondido, San Diego

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Quince St & Norlak Av.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Quince St & Norlak Av
  • Escondido Bl & Washington Av
  • Escondido Transit Center

Related Routes

From Encinitas to Escondido by bus

To get from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego, take the 304 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. Next, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 304
304
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
    ID 25087
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    ID 20314
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Escondido?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 304, Bus line SPRINTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Encinitas to Escondido?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 304, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Escondido in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego?

    The 304 bus line goes from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station near Encinitas to Palomar College station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Palomar College station near Escondido in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Encinitas and Escondido in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Encinitas to get to Escondido in San Diego?

    Get on the 304 bus from the Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av stop near Encinitas in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Encinitas and Escondido in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Palomar College station, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Encinitas to Escondido?

    The ride from Encinitas to Escondido costs $0.00.