There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 23m$30–40Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
3h 58m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 1mDrive 95.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Los Angelescar 95.8 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train, fly
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 17m$48–310
Encinitas to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
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.
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.
The distance between Encinitas and Los Angeles is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Encinitas to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.
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 $28–33 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
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
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Encinitas to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Los Angeles is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles.
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