There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus
4h 33m$970–1,637Drive 170 km
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Ensenadacar 170 km
2h 12m$347–501Train, tram, bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
5h 7m$955–1,877Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus
6h 1m$1,075–1,590Tram, bus
- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Ensenadabus Lxus 3103
6h 47m$590–1,110
Encinitas to Ensenada by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $340 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Ensenada. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Ensenada via Oceanside Transportation Center, San Ysidro and Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Encinitas and Ensenada is 189 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $950 - $1700.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Encinitas to Ensenada, including transfers.
Encinitas to Ensenada bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Ensenada bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Ensenada is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Encinitas to Ensenada.
There are 461+ hotels available in Ensenada.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Ensenada via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Ysidro, and Tijuana in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $45–120
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $45–120
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
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