There are 4 ways to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas StationCoaster
1h 38m$2–7Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct41
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St101
1h 52m$4–10Drive 21.9 mi
- Drive from Mission Valley to Encinitas21.9 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mission Valley to Encinitas21.9 mi
26 min$75–90
Mission Valley to Encinitas by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Mission Valley and Encinitas is 30 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs $2 - $7.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas, including transfers.
Mission Valley to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda station.
Mission Valley to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Diego - Old Town station.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Encinitas is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 41 bus and line 101 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friars Rd & Via De La Moda to Hwy 101 & K St via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct and UTC Transit Center in around 1h 52m.
- 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 Friars Rd & Via De La Moda to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mission Valley to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct station.
Mission Valley to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Encinitas is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Mission Valley to Encinitas.
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