There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
3h 29m$319–827Drive 170 km
- Drive from Encinitas to Ensenadacar 170 km
2h 11m$332–479Line 101 bus, tram, bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus
6h 28m$338–996
Encinitas to Ensenada by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada is to drive which costs $330 - $480 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $330 - $480.
The distance between Encinitas and Ensenada is 188 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ensenada without a car is to line 101 bus and tram and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $330 - $1000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Encinitas to Ensenada, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Ensenada is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Encinitas to Ensenada.
There are 465+ hotels available in Ensenada.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?
There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Ensenada. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, walk to America Plaza Station, take the vehicle to Iris Avenue Station, drive to Tijuana International Airport, then take the bus to Ensenada. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to Ensenada in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $40–90
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $270–500
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Want to know more about travelling around Mexico
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide

















