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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Encinitas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Encinitas is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Encinitas?

The distance between Carpinteria and Encinitas is 195 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $27 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Carpinteria to Encinitas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Encinitas is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Carpinteria to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 972+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Carpinteria to Encinitas - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 35m
$27–97
Drive 179.2 mi
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Encinitas179.2 mi
3h 10m
$33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
4h 57m
$50–343

Carpinteria to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.1 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–95 and the journey takes 5h 11m.

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