There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Gardena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$28–64Line 101 bus, train, line 125 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Rosecrans / Kingsleybus 125
5h 37m$14–22Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus
4h 28m$20–34Drive 92.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Gardenacar 92.3 mi
1h 38m$17–25Train, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 36m$34–280Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 33m$24–52
Encinitas to Gardena by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Gardena is to line 101 bus and train and line 125 bus which costs $13 - $22 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Gardena is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Gardena. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Harbor Gateway Transit Center via Oceanside and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Encinitas and Gardena is 121 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Gardena without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Encinitas to Gardena, including transfers.
Encinitas to Gardena bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Gardena is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $27 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 28m.
Encinitas to Gardena bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Gardena is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Encinitas to Gardena.
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 $22–55 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Harbor Gateway Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 4h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Rosecrans / Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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