4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA without transferring at least once.
6:48 AM1h52Encinitas, CA8:40 AMOrange, CA$201One-way1 transfer- 7:16 AM1h54Encinitas, CA9:10 AMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
- 1:40 PM2h20Encinitas, CA4:00 PMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
- 7:14 PM2h06Encinitas, CA9:20 PMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
- 6:48 AM1h52Encinitas, CA8:40 AMOrange, CA$201One-way1 transfer
- 7:16 AM1h54Encinitas, CA9:10 AMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
- 7:14 PM2h06Encinitas, CA9:20 PMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
- 1:40 PM2h20Encinitas, CA4:00 PMOrange, CA$211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 1h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:48AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 06:38PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator North County Transit | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:46 AM Encinitas, CA | 1h54 | 8:40 AM Orange, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 7:13 AM Encinitas, CA | 1h57 | 9:10 AM Orange, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 1:32 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h28 | 4:00 PM Orange, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6:38 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h42 | 9:20 PM Orange, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 9:30 PM Encinitas, CA | 2h00 | 11:30 PM Orange, CA | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA
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Buses from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: North County Transit from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CAYou can travel by bus between Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA with North County Transit for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Encinitas, CA to Orange, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Orange, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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