What is the cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from La Quinta to Encinitas?

The distance between La Quinta and Encinitas is 202 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.

How do I travel from La Quinta to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from La Quinta to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 6h 41m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from La Quinta to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from La Quinta to Encinitas, including transfers.

Can I drive from La Quinta to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between La Quinta to Encinitas is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from La Quinta to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Encinitas.

La Quinta to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Encinitas by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, 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 via San Bernardino
best
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 41m
$92–143
Drive 110.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Quinta to Encinitascar 110.6 mi
2h 27m
$21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 42m
$65–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m
$88–150
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
12h 56m
$84–138

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Quinta to Encinitas.

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 7h 4m.

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