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Goleta to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Goleta and Encinitas takes 11h 56m and the fastest bus takes 11h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Goleta 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.

11h 56m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Goleta to Encinitas bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Goleta and Encinitas. The service departs Goleta at 6:43 PM in the evening, which arrives into Encinitas at 06:36:00. All services require a transfer at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayAmtrakNorth County Transit11h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayAmtrakNorth County Transit12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Central Coast ShuttleLAX FlyAwayAmtrakNorth County Transit11h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Goleta 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 Goleta to Encinitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Hwy 101 & K St via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 7h 41m.

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