There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 2m$26–31Drive 73.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Encinitas73.6 mi
1h 21m$14–20Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 44m$18–51
Fullerton to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Encinitas is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Fullerton and Encinitas is 77 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $31.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Fullerton to Encinitas, including transfers.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $31. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Encinitas is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Fullerton to Encinitas.
There are 1047+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–26 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 3h 44m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- 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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