There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 34m$68–166Drive 270.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Grover Beachcar 270.4 mi
4h 53m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
9h 45m$58–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 44m$54–372
Encinitas to Grover Beach by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Grover Beach. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Encinitas and Grover Beach is 316 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach, including transfers.
Encinitas to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Encinitas to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Grover Beach is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Grover Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Grover Beach Amtrak via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- 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
- +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
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Grover Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Encinitas to Grover Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Grover Beach is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Grover Beach.
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