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How to get fromCalifornia State University to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 27m
    $38–83

  2. Line 240 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    6h 15m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    5h 35m
    $56–105

  4. Drive 119.3 mi

    1. Drive from California State University to Encinitascar car 119.3 mi
    2h 16m
    $22–32

  5. Line 240 bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 11m
    $30–64

California State University to Encinitas by foot and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University to Hwy 101 & K St via Zelzah / Plummer, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 35m.

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