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How to get fromLa Quinta to Encinitasby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from La Quinta to Encinitas by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus Lxus 2121
    6h 27m
    $89–135

  2. Drive  111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Encinitascar car 111.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 39m

  4. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 51m
    $35–47

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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 27m.

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