What is the cheapest way to get from National City to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from National City to Encinitas is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National City to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from National City to Encinitas is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between National City and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from National City to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from 8th St & E Av and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 4th Ave & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center and UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between National City and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct train from National City station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from 8th Street Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from National City to Encinitas?

The distance between National City and Encinitas is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

How do I travel from National City to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from National City to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from National City to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from National City to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National City to Encinitas bus from?

National City to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 8th St & E Av station.

Where do I catch the National City to Encinitas train from?

National City to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 8th Street Station.

Where does the National City to Encinitas bus arrive?

National City to Encinitas bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & 1st Av station.

Where does the National City to Encinitas train arrive?

National City to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from National City to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between National City to Encinitas is 30 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from National City to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 953+ hotels available in Encinitas.

National City to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 929 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain Coaster
2h 3m
Tram, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 19m
$4–17
Line 929 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from 8th St & E Av to Broadway & 1st Avbus 929
2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ctbus 41
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 19m
$8–20
Drive 29.4 mi
1. Drive from National City to Encinitascar 29.4 mi
34 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from National City to Encinitastaxi 29.4 mi
34 min
$100–120

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from National City to Encinitas.

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from 8th St & E Av to Hwy 101 & K St via Broadway & 1st Av, 4th Ave & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 19m.

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