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How to get fromNational City to Encinitasby tram, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from National City to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 3m

  2. Line 60 bus, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Euclid Ave Station to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 10m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 29.4 mi

    1. Drive from National City to Encinitascar car 29.4 mi
    34 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Encinitastaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    34 min
    $100–120

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    2h 19m
    $4–17

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What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Euclid Ave Station to Hwy 101 & K St via UTC Transit Center in around 2h 10m.

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