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How to get fromValley Center to Encinitasby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Valley Center to Encinitas by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 388 bus, line 304 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus bus 388
    2. Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5bus bus 304 / ...
    2h 20m
    $6–17

  2. Line 388 bus, line 305 bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus bus 388
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2bus bus 305
    3. Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 to Encinitas Station Stall 5bus bus 304 / ...
    2h 26m
    $4–10

  3. Drive  26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Valley Center to Encinitascar car 26.5 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Center to Encinitastaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    37 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 388 bus, line 308 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14bus bus 388
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 308
    2h 40m
    $4–10

Valley Center to Encinitas by bus and tram

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Encinitas Station Stall 5 via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, Escondido Transit Center, Palomar College Station, and Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 in around 2h 20m.

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