What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Santa Ana via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

The distance between Encinitas and Santa Ana is 63 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Santa Ana bus from?

Encinitas to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Santa Ana train from?

Encinitas to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.

Train or bus from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Encinitas to Santa Ana bus arrive?

Encinitas to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the Encinitas to Santa Ana train arrive?

Encinitas to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Santa Ana is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Encinitas to Santa Ana.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Encinitas to Santa Ana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 101 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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
best
1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3Coaster
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
2h 1m
$12–24
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 46m
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Ana64.9 mi
1h 9m
$12–18
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
2h 40m
$12–22

Encinitas to Santa Ana by train

96Weekly Trains

2h 1mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Santa Ana via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and Oceanside in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana once daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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