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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Encinitasby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from City College Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 54m

  2. Tram, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 15m
    $4–20

  3. Drive 26.4 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Encinitascar car 26.4 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Encinitastaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    29 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 41 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 31m
    $6–15

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  • Distance: 31.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Hwy 101 & K St via 11th Av & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 31m.

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