There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 49m$34–42Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center97.1 mi
1h 42m$18–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 39mLine 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
4h 24m$18–25
Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Grand / Pico via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Alameda / Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Los Angeles Convention Center station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Pico Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Encinitas and Los Angeles Convention Center is 109 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center, including transfers.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Los Angeles Convention Center, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 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.
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
- 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 Convention Center bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Los Angeles Convention Center.
There are 3234+ hotels available in Los Angeles Convention Center.









