There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 41m$64–102Drive 59.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Newport Beachcar 59.4 mi
1h 16m$11–16Train, line 55 bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
4h 10m$24–49Line 101 bus, bus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Placentiabus 55
4h 27m$16–37Line 101 bus, train, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus 47
4h 59m$14–21Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus 47
5h 29m$26–42
Encinitas to Newport Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at 17Th-Placentia via Oceanside, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Encinitas and Newport Beach is 82 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach, including transfers.
Encinitas to Newport Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Newport Beach is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 55 bus, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 4h 27m.
Encinitas to Newport Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Newport Beach is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Encinitas to Newport Beach.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to 17Th-Placentia via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Placentia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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