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

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Old Town StationtramBlue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas StationtrainCoaster
    2h 35m

  2. Line 901 bus, tram, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus901
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UTC Stationtram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus101
    3h 5m
    $6–25

  3. Drive 37.2 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Encinitascar37.2 mi
    42 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Encinitastaxi37.2 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to UTC StationtramBlue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus101
    2h 53m
    $6–25

  6. Line 901 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 3rd Av & B Stbus901
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus101
    3h 43m
    $8–20

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 3rd Av & B St, 4th Ave & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 43m.

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