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How to get fromEncinitas to California State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to NorthridgetrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 58m
    $18–82

  2. Line 101 bus, bus, line 233 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the bus from Expo / Sepulveda Station to Van Nuys / Moorparkbus233
    4. Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to CSUN Transit Centerbus240
    7h 17m
    $18–94

  3. Drive 119.7 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to California State Universitycar119.7 mi
    2h 15m
    $22–32

  4. Train, line 240 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus240
    6h 3m
    $32–39

  5. Train, line 240 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus240
    6h 5m
    $18–27

Encinitas to California State University by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $16–75 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to California State University via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Expo / Sepulveda Station, Van Nuys / Moorpark, Ventura / Beverly Glen, and CSUN Transit Center in around 7h 17m.

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