There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Encinitas by train, bus, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas StationCoaster
12 min$2–7Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Encinitas Station Stall 2101
45 min$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oceanside to Encinitas13.5 mi
16 min$45–60Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Encinitas13.5 mi
16 min$3–4
Oceanside to Encinitas by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Encinitas is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Encinitas is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coast Hwy & Topeka St and arriving at Encinitas Station Stall 2 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlsbad Village Station station and arriving at Encinitas Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Oceanside and Encinitas is 9 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $7.
The train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Oceanside to Encinitas bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station.
Oceanside to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Carlsbad Village Station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Encinitas is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
North County Transit operates a train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, North County Transit operates a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Encinitas Station Stall 2 hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 45 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Encinitas Station Stall 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Encinitas bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station Stall 2.
Oceanside to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Encinitas is 14 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Oceanside to Encinitas.
There are 1001+ hotels available in Encinitas.

