What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to National City?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to National City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to National City?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to National City is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and National City?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to National City. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at 8th St & F Av via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center and Broadway & 8th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and National City?

No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to National City station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at 8th Street Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Encinitas to National City?

The distance between Encinitas and National City is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to National City without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to National City without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to National City?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Encinitas to National City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to National City bus from?

Encinitas to National City bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to National City train from?

Encinitas to National City train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.

Where does the Encinitas to National City bus arrive?

Encinitas to National City bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.

Where does the Encinitas to National City train arrive?

Encinitas to National City train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to National City?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to National City is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Encinitas to National City.

Where can I stay near National City?

There are 1909+ hotels available in National City.

Encinitas to National City - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to National City by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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
best
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to 8th Street Stationtram Blue
1h 9m
Line 101 bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to 8th Street Stationtram Blue
2h 8m
$4–17
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to National Citycar 29.1 mi
34 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Encinitas to National Citytaxi 29.1 mi
34 min
$100–120
Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, line 929 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
3. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 8th St & F Avbus 929
2h 54m
$8–20

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Encinitas to National City.

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Distance: 34.7 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to 8th St & F Av via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, 10th Av & Broadway, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 2h 54m.

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