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Mission Valley to Encinitas buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mission Valley and Encinitas takes 1h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mission Valley 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.

1h 43m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 41 bus, line 101 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus bus 41
  2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
1h 56m
$4–10

Mission Valley to Encinitas bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Mission Valley and Encinitas. The earliest departure is at 10:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mission Valley is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    San Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    San Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit1h 37m • 1 change

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    San Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mission Valley 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.

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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda to Hwy 101 & K St via Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 1h 56m.

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