There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Tijuana 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
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 38m$482–1,001Drive 70.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Tijuanacar 70.6 km
52 min$150–216Line 308 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus 308
- Take the bus from Escondido to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
4h 47m$572–888Line 101 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 52m$492–973
Encinitas to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Tijuana is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Tijuana is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $140 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Plaza St & Highway 101 and Escondido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Encinitas and Tijuana is 76 km. The road distance is 70.6 km.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 38m and costs $480 - $1000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Encinitas to Tijuana, including transfers.
Encinitas to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Plaza St & Highway 101 station.
Encinitas to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, and Escondido in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $45–130
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $45–95
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $45–95
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–700
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $480–700
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Tijuana is 71 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Encinitas to Tijuana.
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