There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University 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- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town StationGreen
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas StationCoaster
1h 58mLine 41 bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct41
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St101
2h 29m$4–10Drive 26.4 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Encinitas26.4 mi
33 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego State University to Encinitas26.4 mi
33 min$90–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Encinitas is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Encinitas is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Encinitas is 36 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from San Diego State University to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Station.
San Diego State University to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Encinitas is 27 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from San Diego State University to Encinitas.
There are 1043+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Hwy 101 & K St via SDSU Station, Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and UTC Transit Center in around 2h 29m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- 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 Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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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