There are 4 ways to get from Rosarito to Encinitas by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain Coaster
2h 49m$6–23Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 54m$13–23Drive 55.1 mi
- Drive from Rosarito to Encinitascar 55.1 mi
1h 5m$11–15Tram, line 101 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
3h 11m$7–24
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosarito to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rosarito to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosarito to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosarito station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Rosarito and Encinitas is 62 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rosarito to Encinitas, including transfers.
Rosarito to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Rosarito to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Rosarito to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Rosarito to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
What companies run services between Rosarito, Mexico and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rosarito to Hwy 101 & K St via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rosarito to Encinitas is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Rosarito to Encinitas.
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