There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 101 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
4h 44m$20–56Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
4h 56m$18–29Line 101 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
4h 54m$32–41Drive 102.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory102.9 mi
1h 55m$19–28
Encinitas to Griffith Observatory by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Encinitas and Griffith Observatory is 108 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory without a car is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $20 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Griffith Observatory is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Encinitas to Griffith Observatory.
There are 3146+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Griffith Observatory via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 4h 44m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- 56 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
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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