There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 34m$10–22Drive 41.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano41.9 mi
46 min$8–11Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 3m$10–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano41.9 mi
46 min$140–170
Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Encinitas and San Juan Capistrano is 41 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $9 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano.
There are 271+ hotels available in San Juan Capistrano.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and Oceanside in around 1h 34m.
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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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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