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How to get fromImperial Beach to Encinitasby tram, train, bus, car, taxi or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 35m

  2. Line 901 bus, tram, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    3h 9m
    $6–25

  3. Drive 37.4 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Encinitascar car 37.4 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Encinitastaxi taxi 37.4 mi
    42 min
    $120–160

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 53m
    $6–25

  6. Line 901 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 15m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Hwy 101 & K St via 1st Av & Broadway, Civic Center Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 3h 15m.

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