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How to get fromEncinitas to Fountain Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 36m
    $54–96

  2. Drive 66.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Fountain Valleycar car 66.1 mi
    1h 11m
    $13–18

  3. Line 101 bus, train, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Brookhurstbus bus 72
    3h 59m
    $14–20

  4. Line 101 bus, train, line 72 bus via Irvine

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Brookhurstbus bus 72
    4h 29m
    $18–28

  5. Line 101 bus, bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-San Brunobus bus 72
    4h 29m
    $18–41

Encinitas to Fountain Valley by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Fountain Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Warner-San Bruno via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 in around 4h 29m.

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