There are 4 ways to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 22m$86–187Drive 270.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grover Beach to Encinitascar 270.2 mi
4h 53m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
9h 33m$146–215Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 49m$65–451
Grover Beach to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Grover Beach to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Solvang Park, Buellton, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Grover Beach and Encinitas is 316 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.
Grover Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Encinitas is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 9h 33m.
Grover Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grover Beach to Encinitas is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Grover Beach to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Hwy 101 & K St via Solvang Park, McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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