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How to get fromEncinitas to El Centroby train, bus, car or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to El Centro by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    5h 11m
    $26–62

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to El Centrocar car 127.7 mi
    2h 13m
    $24–34

  3. Line 101 bus, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paulin Avenue/3rd Street to State Street/7th Streetbus bus 1
    8h 16m
    $26–60

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to El Centro. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, walk to America Plaza Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, walk to Tijuana, take the bus to Mexicali, then drive to El Centro. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to El Centro in around 2h 13m.

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