There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to San Clemente by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to San ClementeIE-OC Line / ...
1h 43m$8–16Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to San Clemente34.7 mi
38 min$7–10Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier AmtrakPacific Surfliner
2h 8m$8–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to San Clemente34.7 mi
38 min$110–140Line 101 bus, train via San Clemente
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San ClementeIE-OC Line / ...
2h 22m$8–14
Encinitas to San Clemente by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Clemente is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Clemente is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at San Clemente via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Clemente is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Encinitas to San Clemente, including transfers.
Encinitas to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to San Clemente train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Clemente is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Encinitas to San Clemente.
There are 216+ hotels available in San Clemente.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to San Clemente via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and Oceanside in around 1h 43m.
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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