There are 6 ways to get from Indio to Encinitas by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2054
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
6h 24m$53–70Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Center10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
7h 17m$18–109Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
6h 26m$60–79Drive 111.8 mi
- Drive from Indio to Encinitas111.8 mi
2h 27m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50mBus, tram
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC StationBlue
12h 38m$54–121
Indio to Encinitas by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio to Encinitas is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indio to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Indio station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Indio and Encinitas is 235 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indio to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Indio to Encinitas, including transfers.
Indio to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Indio to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio to Encinitas is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Indio to Encinitas.
There are 972+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 50m.
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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
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $12–85
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $28–40
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
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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