There are 4 ways to get from Encino to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 47m$35–43Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
5h 29m$19–27Line 423 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th St423
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25mDrive 114 mi
- Drive from Encino to Encinitas114 mi
2h 3m$21–31
Encino to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Encino to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Encino Park & Ride and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Encino and Encinitas is 124 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Encino to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Encino to Encinitas, including transfers.
Encino to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Encino Park & Ride station.
The best way to get from Encino to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 423 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
Encino to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encino to Encinitas is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Encino to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Encino, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encino Park & Ride to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Encino Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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