The average bus between Ontario and Encinitas takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ontario 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 Ontario and Encinitas. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ontario is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Encinitas at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Pomona Transit Center and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ontario 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 Ontario to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Ontario station and arriving at Encinitas station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Hwy 101 & K St station.
The distance between Ontario and Encinitas is 118.9 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Hwy 101 & K St via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 41m.