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Trip Overview

The average bus between La Mesa and Encinitas takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from La Mesa to Encinitas. 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 11m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 1 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus

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  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

La Mesa to Encinitas bus times

Buses run hourly between La Mesa and Encinitas. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Fashion Valley Transit Center and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 45m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 3m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 32m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Mesa to Encinitas? 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 La Mesa to Encinitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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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