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Journey Information
There are 48 intercity buses per day from Encinitas to Oceanside. Traveling by bus from Encinitas to Oceanside usually takes around 8 minutes, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in 7 minutes.
Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 7m |
Cheapest price | $30.86 |
Trips per day | 48 |
Most frequent service | Calimex |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Encinitas to Oceanside?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Encinitas to Oceanside. Calimex connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Calimex | 48 | 0h 8m | $31.10 |
Book Calimex from Encinitas to Oceanside from $31. There are 48 trips per day offered by Calimex from Encinitas to Oceanside and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to Oceanside. In Encinitas, Calimex departs to Oceanside from 3085 Manchester Avenue and 3 other stations. In Oceanside, Calimex arrives at 1420 Mission Avenue and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Calimex from Encinitas to Oceanside takes 0 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to Oceanside in 0 hours and 7 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 48 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Oceanside.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 minutes to cover the 12 miles from Encinitas to Oceanside. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Encinitas to Oceanside for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Encinitas to Oceanside, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 48 scheduled buses that travel from Encinitas to Oceanside every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Encinitas to Oceanside without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Encinitas to Oceanside; ticket prices start at $9.00.
City Information
Oceanside
Oceanside is a beautiful coastal city in Southern California, best known for its lovely beaches and stunning ocean views. Visitors can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities such as swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and more.
There are also many great points of interest worth checking out, including the Oceanside Pier, which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Also, don't miss the Oceanside Museum of Art, which houses a collection of art from across the globe. Other attractions include Mission San Luis Rey and the California Surf Museum.
The city also boasts a variety of popular neighborhoods and nightlife destinations, like Downtown Oceanside or Coastal Highway, which are home to several bars and restaurants, and The Strand, which offers a vibrant nightlife scene.
Most ground travel to Oceanside operates through the Oceanside Transit Center. Here, Metrolink trains and local buses connect to Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route and intercity bus lines like Greyhound. The nearest airport is the McClellan-Palomar Airport, about 3 miles away from the center of Oceanside.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Encinitas?
Main departure station: 3085 Manchester Avenue
Buses to Oceanside leave from 4 stations in Encinitas.
All bus stations in Encinitas:
3085 Manchester Avenue
805 Birmingham Drive
538 Santa Fe Drive
865 Orpheus Avenue
Where does the bus arrive in Oceanside?
Main arrival station: Pollo Loco
Buses arrive in Oceanside at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Oceanside:
Pollo Loco
1420 Mission Avenue
McDonald's
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