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How to get fromLa Mesa to Encinitasby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 57m
    $4–21

  2. Line 1 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 1
    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 2m
    $6–15

  3. Drive  29.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Encinitascar car 29.1 mi
    33 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Mesa to Encinitastaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    33 min
    $130–160

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 54m
    $6–34

La Mesa to Encinitas by tram and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Hwy 101 & K St via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 3h 2m.

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