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San Luis Obispo to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between San Luis Obispo and Encinitas takes 18h 13m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from San Luis Obispo 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.

18h 13m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

San Luis Obispo to Encinitas bus times

Buses run twice a week between San Luis Obispo and Encinitas. The service departs San Luis Obispo at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Encinitas at 06:13:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakNorth County Transit18h 13m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from San Luis Obispo 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.

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  • Distance: 296.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 8h 30m.

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