The average bus between Manhattan Beach and Encinitas takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan Beach 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manhattan Beach and Encinitas. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan Beach is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Beach / Anaheim and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manhattan Beach 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Manhattan Beach station and arriving at Encinitas station via Long Beach / Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Manhattan Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sepulveda / 8th station.
Manhattan Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hwy 101 & K St station.
The distance between Manhattan Beach and Encinitas is 140.2 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Hwy 101 & K St via Long Beach / Anaheim, Long Beach Bus Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 43m.