There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old TownCoaster
53 min$2–7Line 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
1h 43m$4–10Drive 22 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Mission Valley22 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Mission Valley22 mi
26 min$75–90
Encinitas to Mission Valley by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Mission Valley. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Fashion Valley Transit Center via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Mission Valley station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Hazard Center Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Encinitas and Mission Valley is 30 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $2 - $7.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley, including transfers.
Encinitas to Mission Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to Mission Valley train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mission Valley is to train which takes 53 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 41 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Mission Valley, CA, USA?
North County Transit operates a train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Fashion Valley Transit Center via UTC Transit Center and Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct in around 1h 43m.
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- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- 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
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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 Mission Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.
Encinitas to Mission Valley train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Mission Valley is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Encinitas to Mission Valley.
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