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Encinitas to Imperial Beach buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and Imperial Beach takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly bus service from Encinitas to Imperial Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 42m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 901 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
  2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
  3. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
3h 25m
$8–20

Encinitas to Imperial Beach bus times

Buses run hourly between Encinitas and Imperial Beach. 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 Imperial Beach at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 58m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 47m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 58m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 47m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 44m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 33m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 32m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Imperial Beach? 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.

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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to 9th St & Palm Av via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, 10th Av & Broadway, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 3h 25m.

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