There are 4 ways to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 56m$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
4h 59m$17–25Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside Transportation CenterFlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 3m$22–45Drive 96.6 mi
- Drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas96.6 mi
1h 48m$18–26
Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas by tram, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Expo Park/USC Station and Encinitas is 107 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas, including transfers.
Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 3m.
Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Expo Park/USC Station to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Expo Park/USC Station, 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 vehicle from Expo Park/USC Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 3m.
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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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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