How to get fromCamp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitasby bus, taxi, train or car

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas by bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 392 bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vandegrift Bl & 14th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3392
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Encinitas Station Stall 2101
1h 49m
$2–5
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Carlsbad Village Station
2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas StationCoaster
37 min
$55–69
Line 315 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Vandegrift Bl & 13 St to Carlsbad Village Station315
2. Take the bus from Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 to Hwy 101 & K St101
2h 23m
$4–10
Drive 24.1 mi
1. Drive from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas24.1 mi
37 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas24.1 mi
37 min
$80–100

Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas by bus

89Weekly Buses

1h 49mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 36.8 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vandegrift Bl & 14th St to Encinitas Station Stall 2 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 1h 49m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Encinitas(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Encinitas (Spanish for "Small Oaks") is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California. Located within Southern California, it is approximately 25 mi north of San Diego, between Solana Beach and Carlsbad, and about 95 mi south of Los Angeles. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 62,007, up from 59,518 at the 2010 census.

Things to do in Encinitas

San Diego Botanic Garden(Opens in a new window)

The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California, United States. At 37 acre, the garden includes rare bamboo groves (said to be the largest bamboo collection in the United States), desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden. The gardens are open to the public daily. The name of the facility was changed in 2009 to better reflect the garden's status as a regional attraction.

Swami's(Opens in a new window)

Swami's, also known as "Swami’s Reef'" and "Swamis", is an internationally known surfing spot, a point break located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. Swami's was named after Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, because the grounds and hermitage of the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram, built in 1937, overlook this reef point. The name "Swami's" is also given to the sand beach that extends south from the point to the next beach access point, which is next to the San Elijo State Beach camping area; this more southerly surf spot often goes by the name "Pipes".

Legoland California(Opens in a new window)

Legoland California is a theme park, miniature park, and aquarium located in Carlsbad, California, based on the Lego toy brand. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the third Legoland park to open, and the first outside of Europe. The park is currently owned by Merlin Entertainments, which took a controlling interest in 2005. A second park in the United States, Legoland Florida, opened in 2011.

Moonlight Beach(Opens in a new window)

Moonlight State Beach is a state beach in Encinitas, California. It is located one fifth of a mile beyond the point where Encinitas Boulevard turns into B Street after it crosses Highway 101.

Places to stay in Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Camp Pendleton Mainside to Encinitas right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.