There are 4 ways to get from San Ysidro to Encinitas by tram, train, car, taxi, or bus
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 Beyer Blvd Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain Coaster
2h 22mTram, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
2h 44m$4–20Drive 39.5 mi
- Drive from San Ysidro to Encinitascar 39.5 mi
42 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Ysidro to Encinitastaxi 39.5 mi
42 min$170–220
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Encinitas is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Encinitas is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Encinitas is 45 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from San Ysidro to Encinitas, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Beyer Blvd Station.
San Ysidro to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Encinitas is 40 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from San Ysidro to Encinitas.
There are 936+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Ysidro to Encinitas. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego - Old Town, then take the train to Encinitas Station. Alternatively, you can drive from San Ysidro to Encinitas in around 42 min.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Beyer Blvd Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Beyer Blvd Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
Sitio de Taxis Macroplaza
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
Taxis Libres de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 663 114 4074
Taxi Tel Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 624 7116
- Website
- taxiteltij.com
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