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How to get fromEncinitas to Gardenaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Gardena by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 9m
    $34–43
  2. Drive 92.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Gardenacar92.3 mi
    1h 38m
    $17–25
  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus101
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Torrance, CAbusFlixBus 2017
    4h 49m
    $18–92
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAN - LAX
    3h 41m
    $74–320
  5. Line 101 bus, bus via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    5h 18m
    $18–52
  6. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 38m
    $30–38

Encinitas to Gardena by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Gardena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Crenshaw Bl at Manhattan Beach Bl via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, UCSD Central Campus Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, and Mary K Giordano Regional Transit Center in around 4h 49m.

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