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San Rafael to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Encinitas takes 14h 34m and the fastest bus takes 14h 33m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Rafael 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.

14h 34m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
$107
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Rafael to Encinitas bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between San Rafael and Encinitas. The service departs San Rafael at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Encinitas at 12:06:00. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1 and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USANorth County Transit14h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USANorth County Transit14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USANorth County Transit14h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael 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 San Rafael to Encinitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 34m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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