There are 4 ways to get from Calabasas to Encinitas by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd to Flower St & 7th St423
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55mLine 162 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Fallbrook / Ventura to North Hollywood Station162
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
6h 27m$19–27Line 169 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mulholland / Ave San Luis to Van Nuys / Keswick169
- Take the train from Van Nuys to OceansidePacific Surfliner
6h 18m$33–127Drive 122.1 mi
- Drive from Calabasas to Encinitas122.1 mi
2h 10m$23–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calabasas to Encinitas is to line 162 bus and train which costs $18 - $27 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Calabasas to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Calabasas to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Calabasas and Encinitas is 142 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Calabasas to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Calabasas to Encinitas, including transfers.
Calabasas to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd station.
Calabasas to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calabasas to Encinitas is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Calabasas to Encinitas.
There are 1046+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Calabasas, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Park Granada & Calabasas Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Mulholland / Ave San Luis to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Fallbrook / Ventura to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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