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How to get fromEncinitas to Dana Pointby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Dana Point by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 10m
    $12–20

  2. Drive 40.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Dana Pointcar car 40.8 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 40m
    $12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Encinitas to Dana Pointtaxi taxi 40.8 mi
    45 min
    $120–160

Encinitas to Dana Point by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 2h 10m.

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