There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Tustin by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
2h 1m$12–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 46mDrive 62.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Tustin62.6 mi
1h 7m$12–17Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
2h 40m$12–22Line 101 bus, train via Tustin
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to TustinOC Line / ...
2h 58m$12–17
Encinitas to Tustin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Tustin is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Tustin is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Tustin. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Tustin. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Santa Ana via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Encinitas and Tustin is 63 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Tustin without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Encinitas to Tustin, including transfers.
Encinitas to Tustin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Tustin train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Tustin is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tustin, 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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- 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 Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Oceanside to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Tustin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Encinitas to Tustin train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Tustin is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Encinitas to Tustin.
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