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How to get fromEncinitas to Altadenaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 14m
    $34–44
  2. Line 101 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    4h 57m
    $18–26
  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    4h 48m
    $20–53
  4. Drive 104 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Altadenacar104 mi
    1h 55m
    $19–28

Encinitas to Altadena by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Del Mar Station, and Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd in around 4h 48m.

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