There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Anaheim by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 41m$42–72Line 101 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
2h 51m$12–21Drive 71 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Anaheimcar 71 mi
1h 18m$13–18Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 26m$14–21
Encinitas to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Anaheim is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Anaheim is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Anaheim station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Encinitas and Anaheim is 81 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Anaheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Encinitas to Anaheim, including transfers.
Encinitas to Anaheim bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Anaheim is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $21 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 2h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Encinitas to Anaheim bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Anaheim is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Encinitas to Anaheim.
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