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El Cajon to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Cajon and Encinitas takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from El Cajon to Encinitas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

El Cajon to Encinitas bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between El Cajon and Encinitas. The service departs El Cajon at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Encinitas at 06:13:00. All services require a transfer at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USASan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit12h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USASan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greyhound USASan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greyhound USASan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greyhound USASan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Encinitas? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Encinitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 46m.

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