Encinitas to Downtown San Diego Buses

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and Downtown San Diego takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Encinitas to Downtown San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: $15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

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Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41

2h 26m

$6–15

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego bus times

Buses run hourly between Encinitas and Downtown San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Downtown San Diego at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:33 PM → 2:36 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
1:03 PM → 3:36 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
1:33 PM → 4:07 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Downtown San Diego? 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.

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego buses

Trip Overview

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:33 PM → 2:36 PM

1:03 PM → 3:36 PM

1:33 PM → 4:07 PM

2:03 PM → 4:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:47 AM

6:20 AM → 8:17 AM

7:33 AM → 9:18 AM

8:03 AM → 10:18 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:17 AM

7:33 AM → 9:18 AM

8:03 AM → 10:18 AM

9:03 AM → 11:18 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center

Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego buses

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Trip Overview

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

Encinitas to Downtown San Diego bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:33 PM → 2:36 PM

1:03 PM → 3:36 PM

1:33 PM → 4:07 PM

2:03 PM → 4:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:47 AM

6:20 AM → 8:17 AM

7:33 AM → 9:18 AM

8:03 AM → 10:18 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:17 AM

7:33 AM → 9:18 AM

8:03 AM → 10:18 AM

9:03 AM → 11:18 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:36 AM

6:19 AM → 8:37 AM

6:50 AM → 9:08 AM

7:22 AM → 9:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center

Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center

Bus trips from Encinitas

Bus trips to Downtown San Diego

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