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Valley Center to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Valley Center and Encinitas takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. There is at least one bus per day from Valley Center 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.

2h 21m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Line 388 bus, line 304 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus bus 388
  2. Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5bus bus 304 / ...
2h 20m
$6–17

Valley Center to Encinitas bus times

Buses run once daily between Valley Center and Encinitas. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valley Center is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

  •  → 

    North County TransitNorth County TransitNorth County Transit2h 10m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitNorth County Transit2h 49m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    North County TransitNorth County TransitNorth County Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitNorth County Transit2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Valley Center 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 Valley Center to Encinitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Encinitas Station Stall 5 via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, Escondido Transit Center, Palomar College Station, and Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 in around 2h 20m.

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