How to get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 933 bus from Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn) station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

166min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 933
933
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Encinitas
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
    ID 60149
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Seacoast
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 101, BLUE and 901

To get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

152min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Encinitas
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Encinitas to Imperial Beach

The distance between Encinitas, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 42.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Encinitas to Imperial Beach by bus and cable car, 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 Saxony Rd & Saxony Ln.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Saxony Rd & Saxony Ln
  • Saxony Rd & Seacrest Way
  • Saxony Rd & Saxony Pl

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Iris Avenue Station.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • 9th St & Elm Av
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 13th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Iris Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station
  • Palm Avenue Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and cable car via 101, BLUE and 901

To get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 101 bus from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av station to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 901 bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

152min$0.00
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Encinitas
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 933.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Encinitas to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 901.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The 101 bus line goes from Va / Ucsd station near Encinitas to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line till Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station near Imperial Beach in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Encinitas to Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Encinitas and Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Va / Ucsd stop near Encinitas in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy stop, which is closest to Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and cable car fare from Encinitas to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from Encinitas to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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