There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe DepotCoaster
1h 1m$2–7Line 101 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to Fifth Avenue StationBlue
1h 57m$4–20Drive 25.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter25.8 mi
30 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter25.8 mi
30 min$85–110Line 101 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center101
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center41
2h 24m$6–15
Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at 10th Av & Broadway via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct and Fashion Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Encinitas Station station and arriving at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Encinitas and Gaslamp Quarter is 31 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $2 - $7.
The train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 41 bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Gaslamp Quarter, CA, USA?
North County Transit operates a train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gaslamp Quarter via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, and 10th Av & Broadway in around 2h 24m.
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- 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
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to Fifth Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- 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
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.
Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter is 26 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Encinitas to Gaslamp Quarter.
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