There are 2 ways to get from Encinitas to Bombay Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rdbus 891 / ...
- Drive from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Bombay Beachcar
6h 58m$20–48Drive 150.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Bombay Beachcar 150.8 mi
3h 27m$28–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Bombay Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Bombay Beach is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Encinitas and Bombay Beach is 209 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Encinitas to Bombay Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Bombay Beach is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Encinitas to Bombay Beach.
There are seven+ hotels available in Bombay Beach.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Bombay Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Bombay Beach. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, walk to El Cajon Transit Center, take the bus to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd, then drive to Bombay Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to Bombay Beach in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
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