There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to NorthridgePacific Surfliner
4h 21m$18–82Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia240
5h 41m$22–54Drive 120 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Northridge120 mi
2h 11m$22–32Line 101 bus, train, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia240
5h 53m$18–27
Encinitas to Northridge by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Northridge is to line 101 bus and train and line 240 bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Northridge via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Encinitas and Northridge is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $18 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Encinitas to Northridge, including transfers.
Encinitas to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Northridge is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $18 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 5h 41m.
Encinitas to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Northridge is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Encinitas to Northridge.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $16–75 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Reseda / Parthenia via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $22–130
- Business Class
- $35–200
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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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