There are 5 ways to get from El Segundo to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 54m$35–43Drive 98.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Segundo to Encinitas98.8 mi
1h 45m$18–26Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CALax Linq
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
5h 15m$48–93Line 40 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Crenshaw / Slauson to Alameda / Los Angeles40
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
5h 52m$32–40Line 232 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Grand to Long Beach / Anaheim232
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to OceansideLos Angeles
5h 54m$18–52
El Segundo to Encinitas by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.
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 Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between El Segundo and Encinitas is 128 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 4h 54m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from El Segundo to Encinitas, including transfers.
El Segundo to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup station.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 15m.
El Segundo to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Encinitas is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from El Segundo to Encinitas.
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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to Hwy 101 & K St via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 15m.
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
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Crenshaw / Slauson to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Grand to Long Beach / Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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