What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Garden Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Garden Grove. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Westminster-Euclid via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

The distance between Encinitas and Garden Grove is 70 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Garden Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Garden Grove bus from?

Encinitas to Garden Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Encinitas to Garden Grove bus arrive?

Encinitas to Garden Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Garden Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Garden Grove is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Encinitas to Garden Grove.

Where can I stay near Garden Grove?

There are 1557+ hotels available in Garden Grove.

Encinitas to Garden Grove - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Garden Grove 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
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to AnaheimPacific Surfliner
2h 39m
$14–30
Drive 70.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Encinitas to Garden Grove70.3 mi
1h 16m
$13–19
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
3h 32m
$14–24
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 37m
Line 101 bus, train via Orange Trans Ctr-Dock 2
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to OrangeOC Line / ...
4h 4m
$14–20

Encinitas to Garden Grove by train and bus

96Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.6 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Garden Grove, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Anaheim every 2 hours. Tickets cost $18–22 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Metrolink Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana once daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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