There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Helendale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville AmtrakSouthwest Chief
7h 8m$32–62Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - DowntownIE-OC Line
- Take the bus from SB Transit Center to VVTC - Dock 615
8h 51m$20–40Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Bus StopGreyhound US0900
7h 20mDrive 140.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Helendale140.9 mi
2h 39m$26–38
Encinitas to Helendale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Helendale is to train and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Helendale is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Helendale. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Encinitas and Helendale is 180 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Helendale without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Encinitas to Helendale, including transfers.
Encinitas to Helendale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Helendale is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
Encinitas to Helendale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Helendale is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Encinitas to Helendale.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Helendale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Vista Rd NB & Jordan Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Victorville Amtrak, and VVTC - Dock 5 Passthrough in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 5 in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- Info@VVTA.org
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from SB Transit Center to VVTC - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://vvta.org/
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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