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How to get fromEncinitas to Santa Paulaby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 48m
    $52–124
  2. Drive 160.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Paulacar car 160.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    7h 6m
    $118–180
  4. Train via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 50m
    $46–106

Encinitas to Santa Paula by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oxnard 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Santa Paula City Hall via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Pacific View Mall in around 7h 6m.

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