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How to get fromImperial Beach to Encinitasby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 34m

  2. Line 901 bus, tram, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    3h 9m
    $6–25

  3. Drive  37.8 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Encinitascar car 37.8 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Encinitastaxi taxi 37.8 mi
    42 min
    $170–210

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 58m
    $6–25

  6. Line 901 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus bus 41
    3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    3h 55m
    $8–20

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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Hwy 101 & K St via 1st Av & Broadway, 4th Av & B St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 3h 55m.

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