What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Northridge?

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.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Northridge?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Northridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via Oceanside Transportation Center, Expo / Sepulveda Station and Ventura / Beverly Glen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Northridge?

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.

How far is it from Encinitas to Northridge?

The distance between Encinitas and Northridge is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Northridge without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $18 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Northridge?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Encinitas to Northridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Northridge bus from?

Encinitas to Northridge bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Northridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Encinitas to Northridge?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Northridge is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $18 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 233 bus and line 240 bus, which costs $17 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Encinitas to Northridge bus arrive?

Encinitas to Northridge bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Where does the Encinitas to Northridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Encinitas to Northridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Northridge is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Encinitas to Northridge.

Where can I stay near Northridge?

There are 376+ hotels available in Northridge.

Encinitas to Northridge - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to NorthridgePacific Surfliner
4h 21m
$18–82
Line 101 bus, bus, line 233 bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from Expo / Sepulveda Station to Van Nuys / Moorpark233
4. Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Reseda / Parthenia240
7h 5m
$18–94
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Northridge120 mi
2h 11m
$22–32
Line 101 bus, train, line 240 bus
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 Station
3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia240
5h 53m
$18–27

Encinitas to Northridge by train (Amtrak)

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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 Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Expo / Sepulveda Station, Van Nuys / Moorpark, and Ventura / Beverly Glen in around 7h 5m.

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