There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to PalmdaleAV Line
6h 29m$42–56Drive 144.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Palmdale144.7 mi
2h 53m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to PalmdaleAV Line
6h 58m$32–61
Encinitas to Palmdale by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Palmdale is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Palmdale via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Encinitas and Palmdale is 175 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Encinitas to Palmdale, including transfers.
Encinitas to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Palmdale is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Palmdale via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 29m.
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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
- $28–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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