There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain Coaster
1h 57m$4–21Line 1 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Allison Av & Date Av to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 1
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ctbus 41
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 9m$6–15Drive 29.1 mi
- Drive from La Mesa to Encinitascar 29.1 mi
33 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Mesa to Encinitastaxi 29.1 mi
33 min$130–160Tram, line 101 bus
- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram
- Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 54m$6–34
La Mesa to Encinitas by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Encinitas is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Encinitas is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Allison Av & Date Av and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Fashion Valley Transit Center and UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between La Mesa and Encinitas is 38 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 57m and costs $4 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from La Mesa to Encinitas, including transfers.
La Mesa to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Allison Av & Date Av station.
La Mesa to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 70th Street Station.
La Mesa to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Allison Av & Date Av to Hwy 101 & K St via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from City College Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- 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
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
Bus from Allison Av & Date Av to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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
Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Encinitas is 29 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from La Mesa to Encinitas.
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