What is the cheapest way to get from Downey to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Downey to Encinitas is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downey to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Downey to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Downey to Encinitas?

The distance between Downey and Encinitas is 113 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.

How do I travel from Downey to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Downey to Encinitas without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $15 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Downey to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Downey to Encinitas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Downey to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Encinitas is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Downey to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 986+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Downey to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Downey to Encinitas by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downey to San DiegoFlixBus 2037
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 39m
$16–88
Train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to OceansideOC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 43m
$15–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downey to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterFlixBus 2037
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 43m
$29–108
Drive 84.9 mi
1. Drive from Downey to Encinitas84.9 mi
1h 32m
$16–23
Line 460 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14460
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
5h 48m
$17–33

Downey to Encinitas by bus, tram, and foot

3Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downey to Hwy 101 & K St via San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 3h 39m.

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