There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Long Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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 Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus StationGreyhound US0831
3h 41m$16–50Drive 81.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Long Beach81.1 mi
1h 33m$15–22Train, tram
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street StationMetro A Line
4h 35m$34–42Line 101 bus, bus via UTC Transit Center
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center101
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit GalleryFlixBus 2017 / ...
3h 48m$26–60Line 101 bus, train, line 50 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-Channel50
5h 17m$16–31
Encinitas to Long Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Long Beach is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Encinitas and Long Beach is 85 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Long Beach without a car is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Encinitas to Long Beach, including transfers.
Encinitas to Long Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Long Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Long Beach Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 3h 41m.
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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
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- 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 UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Long Beach is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Encinitas to Long Beach.
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