There are 3 ways to get from Julian to Encinitas by bus, tram, train, 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.
Bus, tram, train
best- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
4h 7m$6–27Drive 56.4 mi
- Drive from Julian to Encinitas56.4 mi
1h 17m$11–15Line 891 bus, line 371 bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Day St & Main St891
- Take the bus from Day St & Main St to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15371
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St308
4h 42m$6–15
Julian to Encinitas by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Julian to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Julian to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Julian to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Hwy 78 and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Day St & Main St, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Julian and Encinitas is 92 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.
The best way to get from Julian to Encinitas without a car is to bus and tram and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $6 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Julian to Encinitas, including transfers.
Julian to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Washington St & Hwy 78 station.
Julian to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Day St & Main St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Julian to Encinitas is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Julian to Encinitas.
There are 861+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Julian, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Hwy 101 & K St via Day St & Main St, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Day St & Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Day St & Main St to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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