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 19 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Encinitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

79min$5.00
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
    670 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 Station station to Mission Rd & Pacific St station. Next, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Pacific St station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Encinitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

83min$5.00
Bus - 304
304
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Encinitas
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20315
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    620 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 79 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Encinitas to Escondido

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Encinitas to Escondido using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Encinitas) and destination (Escondido), 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 Encinitas to Escondido by bus

To get from Encinitas to Escondido in San Diego, take the 304 bus from Encinitas Station station to Mission Rd & Pacific St station. Next, take the 305 bus from Mission Rd & Pacific St station to Quince St & Norlak Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Encinitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Escondido on the Moovit app.

83min$5.00
Bus - 304
304
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Escondido
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Encinitas
  • 2
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Palomar College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Rd & Pacific St
    ID 20315
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quince St & Norlak Av
    ID 21238
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    620 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 79 minutes, using Bus line 304, Light Rail line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 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 19 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 19 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 $5.00.

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