There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to San Diego State University 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- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old TownCoaster
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to SDSU StationGreen
1h 14mLine 101 bus, line 41 bus
cheapest- 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 16m$4–10Drive 26.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to San Diego State University26.3 mi
32 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to San Diego State University26.3 mi
32 min$90–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Diego State University is 36 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Diego State University without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Encinitas to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Encinitas to San Diego State University train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to San Diego State University train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Diego State University is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Encinitas to San Diego State University.
There are 2058+ hotels available in San Diego State University.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to San Diego State University via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Fashion Valley Station, and SDSU Station in around 2h 16m.
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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
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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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