Encinitas to La Mesa Buses

Encinitas to La Mesa buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and La Mesa takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly bus service from Encinitas to La Mesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration: 36 mi
Distance: $15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

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Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to University Av & Allison Avbus 1

2h 55m

$6–15

Encinitas to La Mesa bus times

Buses run hourly between Encinitas and La Mesa. 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 La Mesa at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:27 PM → 10:36 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:27 PM → 11:32 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 PM → 12:02 AM
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2h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:03 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:03 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:33 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to La Mesa? 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.

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Trip Overview

Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 1 bus

Encinitas to La Mesa bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:27 PM → 10:36 PM

8:27 PM → 11:32 PM

9:25 PM → 12:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM

6:19 AM → 9:01 AM

6:50 AM → 9:31 AM

7:22 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM

6:19 AM → 9:01 AM

6:50 AM → 9:31 AM

7:22 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM

6:19 AM → 9:01 AM

6:50 AM → 9:31 AM

7:22 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:16 AM

6:19 AM → 9:01 AM

6:50 AM → 9:31 AM

7:22 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:30 AM

6:20 AM → 9:01 AM

7:33 AM → 10:03 AM

8:03 AM → 11:03 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:01 AM

7:33 AM → 10:03 AM

8:03 AM → 11:03 AM

8:33 AM → 11:33 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center

Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center

Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to University Av & Allison Av

Bus trips from Encinitas

Bus trips to La Mesa

Alternative transport options

9:25 PM → 12:02 AM
Arrives next day