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Encinitas to La Mesa buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and La Mesa takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Encinitas to La Mesa. 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 12m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 1 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 Fashion Valley Transit Center to University Av & Allison Avbus bus 1
2h 55m
$6–15

Encinitas to La Mesa bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Encinitas and La Mesa. 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 La Mesa at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 37m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 41m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 30m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 41m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 30m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 27m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 42m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 41m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to La Mesa? 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 Encinitas to La Mesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to University Av & Allison Av via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 2h 55m.

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