What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town San Diego and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Old Town Transit Center and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Old Town San Diego and Encinitas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego - Old Town and arriving at Encinitas Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

The distance between Old Town San Diego and Encinitas is 27 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

How do I travel from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

The train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Old Town San Diego to Encinitas bus from?

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Old Town Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Old Town San Diego to Encinitas train from?

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Diego - Old Town station.

Train or bus from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and line 101 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Old Town San Diego to Encinitas bus arrive?

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.

Where does the Old Town San Diego to Encinitas train arrive?

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station.

Can I drive from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Town San Diego to Encinitas is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 929+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 30 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Town San Diego to Encinitas by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain Coaster
38 min
$2–7
Line 30 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 13m
$4–10
Drive 22.9 mi
1. Drive from Old Town San Diego to Encinitascar 22.9 mi
26 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Town San Diego to Encinitastaxi 22.9 mi
26 min
$100–130

Old Town San Diego to Encinitas by train

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Distance: 26.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Town Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 13m.

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