What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Fe Depot and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Fe Depot and Encinitas?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot and arriving at Encinitas Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Fe Depot and Encinitas is 30 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

The train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas bus from?

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas train from?

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.

Train or bus from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas train arrive?

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Encinitas Station.

Can I drive from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 101 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas by train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, tram, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas StationCoaster
45 min
$2–7
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Hwy 101 & K St101
1h 8m
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas25.3 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas25.3 mi
31 min
$85–110
Tram, line 101 bus
1. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC StationBlue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St101
1h 55m
$4–20

Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas by train

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Distance: 29.7 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Encinitas Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Hwy 101 & K St via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 1h 8m.

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