There are 4 ways to get from Fontana to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 19m$38–78Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Encinitascar 88.8 mi
1h 44m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
6h 27m$55–84Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 41m$17–25
Fontana to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Huntington Park and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Fontana and Encinitas is 154 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fontana to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Fontana to Encinitas, including transfers.
Fontana to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Fontana to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 27m.
Fontana to Encinitas bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Encinitas is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Fontana to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fontana to Hwy 101 & K St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St via Huntington Park, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- 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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