There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Ontario 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 Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
5h 17m$44–60Line 101 bus, train, line 59 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall59
6h 14m$16–32Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Pomona Transit Center707
5h 40m$20–58Drive 88.2 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Ontario88.2 mi
1h 37m$17–24Line 101 bus, train, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Main
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvale3
7h 18m$18–26
Encinitas to Ontario by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Ontario is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Oceanside, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Encinitas and Ontario is 143 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Encinitas to Ontario, including transfers.
Encinitas to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Encinitas to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ontario is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Ontario Amtrak via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Holt @ Palm via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 40m.
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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
- $28–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Oceanside to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- 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
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Amazon Eastvale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Encinitas to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Ontario is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Encinitas to Ontario.
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