What is the cheapest way to get from California to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from California to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from California to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between California and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from California to Encinitas?

The distance between California and Encinitas is 102 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

How do I travel from California to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from California to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from California to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from California to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Encinitas bus from?

California to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Encinitas?

The best way to get from California to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the California to Encinitas bus arrive?

California to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from California to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Encinitas is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from California to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Encinitas.

California to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 33m
$31–39
Train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 15m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 13m
Drive 95.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Encinitas95.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26

California to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between California, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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