There are 4 ways to get from Covina to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union StationSB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 17m$37–47Drive 90.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covina to Encinitas90.9 mi
1h 40m$17–24Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 12mTrain, line 101 bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 55m$18–27
Covina to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Covina and Encinitas is 125 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Covina to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Covina to Encinitas, including transfers.
Covina to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
The best way to get from Covina to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
Covina to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Encinitas is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Covina to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Covina, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Covina to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to Hwy 101 & K St via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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