There are 5 ways to get from El Segundo to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m$62–95Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 26m$15–23Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Torrance, CA to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 47m$17–29Drive 98.8 mi
- Drive from El Segundo to Encinitascar 98.8 mi
1h 46m$17–25Line 40 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Crenshaw / Slauson to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 40
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 57m$51–85
El Segundo to Encinitas by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Main St. / Holly Ave. and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Century / Aviation, Prairie Av at Century Bl, Torrance, CA and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from El Segundo station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between El Segundo and Encinitas is 131 miles. The road distance is 99.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from El Segundo to Encinitas, including transfers.
El Segundo to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Torrance, CA station.
El Segundo to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between El Segundo, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to Hwy 101 & K St via Aviation Blvd. / Century Blvd., Century / Aviation, Century / Prairie, Prairie Av at Century Bl, Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center, Torrance, CA, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Torrance, CA to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Crenshaw / Slauson to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
El Segundo to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
El Segundo to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Encinitas is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from El Segundo to Encinitas.
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