There are 4 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 54m$36–49Drive 56.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Encinitascar 56.5 mi
1h 8m$11–15Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
6h 58m$18–29Line 27 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 27
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
8h 26m$18–61
Lake Elsinore to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Perris Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Encinitas is 143 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Encinitas bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 27 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $65 and takes 8h 26m.
Lake Elsinore to Encinitas bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Encinitas is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Hwy 101 & K St via Perris Transit Center, Galleria @ Tyler EB, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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