There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Terminal 1 Transportation Islandbus Old Town to Airport Shuttle
1h 1m$2–6Line 101 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
2h 24m$4–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Encinitas to San Diego-SAN25.7 mi
32 minDrive 25.7 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 25.7 mi
32 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN)taxi 25.7 mi
32 min$120–150
Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 31 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $2 - $7.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Encinitas to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 2236+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-694-7427
- Website
- San Diego International Airport
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Terminal 1 Transportation Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- San Diego International Airport
- Schedules at
- San Diego International Airport Public Transportation
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Encinitas to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Encinitas and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




