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Encinitas to Balboa Park buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and Balboa Park takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Encinitas to Balboa Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
  2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
2h 35m
$8–20

Encinitas to Balboa Park bus times

Buses run hourly between Encinitas and Balboa Park. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Balboa Park at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 57m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 39m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 57m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 39m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 5m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 8m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 55m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 55m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 25m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 57m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 39m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Balboa Park? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Encinitas to Balboa Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Balboa Park via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, 10th Av & C St, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 2h 35m.

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