What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Encinitas is 80 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Encinitas bus from?

Costa Mesa to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Harbor-Bernard station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Encinitas bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Encinitas is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Costa Mesa to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Costa Mesa to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 55 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 6m
$56–86
Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Encinitascar 59.5 mi
1h 15m
$11–16
Line 55 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 27m
$15–22
Line 55 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 42m
$14–25

Costa Mesa to Encinitas by bus and train

119Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Encinitas.

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Distance: 79.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 42m.

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