There are 4 ways to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 56m$37–81Bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 54m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m$41–71Drive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Chatsworth to Encinitascar 124.6 mi
2h 17m$23–33
Chatsworth to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas is to bus and train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatsworth station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Chatsworth Metrolink Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Chatsworth and Encinitas is 134 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas, including transfers.
Chatsworth to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
The best way to get from Chatsworth to Encinitas is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
Chatsworth to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatsworth to Encinitas is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chatsworth to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Chatsworth, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Olympic / Flower, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, 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 Chatsworth to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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