There are 5 ways to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas by bus, tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Line 905 bus, tram, train
best- Take the bus from La Media Rd & Airway Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Center905
- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to Old Town Station
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
3h 31mTram, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to UTC StationBlue
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 6m$6–25Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to India St & C St225
- Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 28mDrive 42.2 mi
- Drive from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas42.2 mi
50 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas42.2 mi
50 min$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Otay Mesa Transit Center, San Diego and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Cross Border Express, San Diego and Encinitas is 52 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas without a car is to line 905 bus and tram and train which takes 3h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas, including transfers.
Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Otay Mesa Transit Center station.
Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Encinitas.
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What companies run services between Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Hwy 101 & K St via Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St, Otay Mesa Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 28m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Iris Avenue Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from La Media Rd & Airway Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Taxis y Servicios de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Dorado y Blanco
- Phone
- +52 664 509 4217
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi de la Línea
- Phone
- +52 664 622 4755
- Website
- facebook.com
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