There are 4 ways to get from Lone Pine to Encinitas by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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
best- Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
11h 27m$75–106Drive 278.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lone Pine to Encinitas278.8 mi
4h 56m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
13h 18mBus, train via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
17h 53m
Lone Pine to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lone Pine to Encinitas is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lone Pine to Encinitas is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lone Pine to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Lone Pine and Encinitas is 361 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lone Pine to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 27m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Lone Pine to Encinitas, including transfers.
Lone Pine to Encinitas bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street station.
Lone Pine to Encinitas bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lone Pine to Encinitas is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lone Pine to Encinitas.
There are 923+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Lone Pine, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Hwy 101 & K St via Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 13h 18m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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