Valley Center to Encinitas Buses

Valley Center to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Valley Center and Encinitas takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times 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 48m
Duration: 28 mi
Distance: $16
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 388 bus, line 304 bus

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Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus 388
Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5bus 304 / ...

2h 20m

$6–17

Valley Center to Encinitas bus times

Buses run every 3 hours 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 10:01 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:01 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:59 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 2:10 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 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.

Valley Center to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

Line 388 bus, line 304 bus

Valley Center to Encinitas bus times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:01 PM → 7:39 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:59 AM → 8:55 AM

7:59 AM → 10:09 AM

9:28 AM → 12:09 PM

11:58 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM

7:56 AM → 10:45 AM

9:56 AM → 11:55 AM

11:54 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM

7:56 AM → 10:45 AM

9:56 AM → 11:55 AM

11:54 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM

7:56 AM → 10:45 AM

9:56 AM → 11:55 AM

11:54 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM

7:56 AM → 10:45 AM

9:56 AM → 11:55 AM

11:54 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:06 AM

7:56 AM → 10:45 AM

9:56 AM → 11:55 AM

11:54 AM → 2:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14

Bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5

Bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14

Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2

Bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5

Bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14

Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St

Bus trips from Valley Center

Bus trips to Encinitas

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10:01 PM → 7:39 AM
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