There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 17m$19–24Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
1h 55m$9–21Drive 45.9 mi
- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas45.9 mi
53 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas45.9 mi
53 min$150–190
Laguna Niguel to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Encinitas is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $19 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Encinitas is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Laguna Niguel to Encinitas.
There are 1036+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–20 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
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