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How to get fromEncinitas to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 51m

  2. Drive 61.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Irvinecar car 61.9 mi
    1h 6m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Meadowbrookbus bus 86
    3h 48m

  4. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain train OC Line / ...
    2h 53m

  5. Line 101 bus, train, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Paseo Westparkbus bus 86
    3h 56m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Tustin via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, and Irvine in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Alton-Meadowbrook via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 48m.

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