There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 101 bus, line 30 bus
best- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescotabus 30
1h 17m$4–10Drive 13.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to La Jolla Shorescar 13.8 mi
24 min$3–4Train, tram
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram Blue
1h 43m$6–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to La Jolla Shorestaxi 13.8 mi
24 min$65–80
Encinitas to La Jolla Shores by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to La Jolla Shores station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Encinitas and La Jolla Shores is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores without a car is to line 101 bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores, including transfers.
Encinitas to La Jolla Shores bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to La Jolla Shores train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to La Jolla Shores bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and La Jolla Shores, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr and Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to La Jolla Shores train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to La Jolla Shores is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Encinitas to La Jolla Shores.
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