There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 101 bus
best- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
55 min$2–5Train, 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 5m$4–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Stationtaxi 13.4 mi
19 min$60–75Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Stationcar 13.4 mi
19 min$3–4
Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to UCSD Central Campus Station 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 5m.
The distance between Encinitas and UCSD Central Campus Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station without a car is to line 101 bus which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $5.
The line 101 bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and UCSD Central Campus Station, CA, USA?
North County Transit operates a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 49 min.
- 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Encinitas to UCSD Central Campus Station.
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