What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles is to line 101 bus and train which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

The distance between Encinitas and Los Angeles is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Los Angeles bus from?

Encinitas to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Los Angeles train from?

Encinitas to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Encinitas to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Encinitas to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Encinitas to Los Angeles train arrive?

Encinitas to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Los Angeles is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3137+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Encinitas to Los Angeles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 23m
$30–40
Line 101 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
3h 58m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 1m
Drive 95.8 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles95.8 mi
1h 42m
$18–26

Encinitas to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–34 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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