What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

The distance between Los Angeles and Encinitas is 102 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Encinitas bus from?

Los Angeles to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Encinitas bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Encinitas is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Los Angeles to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Los Angeles to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 33m
$31–38
Drive 95.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Encinitas95.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 13m
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 57m
$21–47

Los Angeles to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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