There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Encinitas by bus, train, car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
6h 22m$89–135Drive 111.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Quinta to Encinitascar 111.1 mi
2h 26m$21–30Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 39m$84–138Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 39m$60–85Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
13h 37m$104–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Quinta to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Indio, CA and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between La Quinta and Encinitas is 192 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from La Quinta to Encinitas, including transfers.
La Quinta to Encinitas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Indio, CA station.
La Quinta to Encinitas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Quinta to Encinitas is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from La Quinta to Encinitas.
There are 929+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Hwy 101 & K St via Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
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