What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.

How far is it from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

The distance between Encinitas and Fountain Valley is 79 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Fountain Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley, including transfers.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Fountain Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Fountain Valley is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Encinitas to Fountain Valley.

Where can I stay near Fountain Valley?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Fountain Valley.

Encinitas to Fountain Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

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

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
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m
$50–92
Drive 66.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Encinitas to Fountain Valleycar 66.1 mi
1h 10m
$13–18
Line 101 bus, train, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Brookhurstbus 72
3h 59m
$14–20
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-San Brunobus 72
4h 26m
$28–46
Line 101 bus, train, line 72 bus via Irvine
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Brookhurstbus 72
4h 32m
$18–28

Encinitas to Fountain Valley by bus and train

27Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Encinitas to Fountain Valley.

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Warner-San Bruno via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, Irvine, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 in around 4h 26m.

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