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How to get fromLake Arrowhead to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa AnatrainIE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 32m
    $100–121

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F Stbus6
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to OceansidetrainIE-OC Line
    6h
    $20–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F Stbus6
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegobusFlixBus 2015 / ...
    6h 22m
    $26–72

  4. Drive 110.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Encinitascar110.6 mi
    2h 9m
    $21–30

Lake Arrowhead to Encinitas by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via San Bernardino Depot, Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Hwy 101 & K St via SB Transit Center - Rialto Ave & F St, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 6h 22m.

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