There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Altadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 14m$34–44Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
4h 57m$18–26Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
4h 48m$20–53Drive 104 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Altadena104 mi
1h 55m$19–28
Encinitas to Altadena by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Altadena is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Altadena is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $28.
The distance between Encinitas and Altadena is 122 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Altadena without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Encinitas to Altadena, including transfers.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Altadena is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 4h 48m.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Altadena is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Encinitas to Altadena.
There are 1626+ hotels available in Altadena.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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