There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 56m$28–58Line 101 bus, bus, line 560 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 to Westminster-Euclidbus 560
3h 32m$12–33Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$14–20Drive 70.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Garden Grovecar 70.3 mi
1h 16m$13–19Line 101 bus, train via Orange Trans Ctr-Dock 2
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Orangetrain OC Line / ...
3h 58m$14–21
Encinitas to Garden Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Garden Grove. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Westminster-Euclid via Oceanside and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Garden Grove. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Anaheim via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Encinitas and Garden Grove is 78 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove, including transfers.
Encinitas to Garden Grove bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Garden Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 560 bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Garden Grove, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheim hourly. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Westminster-Euclid via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 3h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 to Westminster-Euclid
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Garden Grove bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Garden Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Garden Grove is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Encinitas to Garden Grove.
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