There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Chapman University by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to OrangeOC Line / ...
2h 43m$12–20Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
3h 33m$14–24Drive 66.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Chapman University66.9 mi
1h 13m$13–18Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 38m
Encinitas to Chapman University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Chapman University is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Chapman University is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Glassell-Palm via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Chapman University. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Orange via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Encinitas and Chapman University is 66 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chapman University without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Encinitas to Chapman University, including transfers.
Encinitas to Chapman University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Chapman University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chapman University is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chapman University, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to Orange every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana once daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Chapman University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Encinitas to Chapman University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Orange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Chapman University is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Encinitas to Chapman University.
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