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How to get fromDowney to Encinitasby bus, train, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downey to Encinitas by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downey to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 40m
    $19–48
  2. Bus, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downey to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    3h 41m
    $14–24
  3. Drive 84.9 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Encinitascar car 84.9 mi
    1h 32m
    $16–23
  4. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    4h 43m
    $14–22
  5. Line 460 bus, train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    5h 48m
    $17–24

Downey to Encinitas by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Downey to Hwy 101 & K St via San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 3h 41m.

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