There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$32–68Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 58m$15–27Drive 95.5 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Encinitascar 95.5 mi
1h 47m$18–26Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 54m$27–62Bus, line 101 bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 3m$21–34
Alhambra to Encinitas by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Encinitas is to bus and line 101 bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Alhambra and Encinitas is 115 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Alhambra to Encinitas, including transfers.
Alhambra to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 4h 58m.
Alhambra to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Encinitas is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alhambra to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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