There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Ventura by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Line 101 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
5h 31m$108–165Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Venturacar 163.2 mi
2h 53m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$46–52Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus
4h 24m$102–466Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
4h 58m$98–372
Encinitas to Ventura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Ventura is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Ventura, CA via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Encinitas and Ventura is 169 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ventura without a car is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Encinitas to Ventura, including transfers.
Encinitas to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 3.
Encinitas to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ventura is to line 101 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Ventura, CA via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $44–45 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $44–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $60–70
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $50–60
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Encinitas to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Ventura is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Encinitas to Ventura.
There are 186+ hotels available in Ventura.









