There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Sylmar by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Line 101 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
5h 30m$16–25Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 38m$40–69Drive 117.8 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Sylmarcar 117.8 mi
2h 8m$22–32Line 101 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m$32–65
Encinitas to Sylmar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Sylmar is to line 101 bus and train which costs $15 - $25 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Sylmar is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Alameda / Los Angeles and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Encinitas and Sylmar is 122 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sylmar without a car is to line 101 bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Encinitas to Sylmar, including transfers.
Encinitas to Sylmar bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Sylmar bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Sylmar is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Encinitas to Sylmar.
There are 351+ hotels available in Sylmar.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Main / 7th in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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