There are 4 ways to get from Marina del Rey 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.
Line 33 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 2m$33–41Line 33 bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plaza33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
5h 33m$17–25Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 28mDrive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Marina del Rey to Encinitas105.2 mi
1h 55m$20–28
Marina del Rey to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Encinitas is to line 33 bus and train and line 101 bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina del Rey to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Venice / Grand View and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Marina del Rey and Encinitas is 124 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Marina del Rey to Encinitas without a car is to line 33 bus and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Marina del Rey to Encinitas, including transfers.
Marina del Rey to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Grand View station.
Marina del Rey to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina del Rey to Encinitas is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Marina del Rey to Encinitas.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Grand View to Hwy 101 & K St via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 28m.
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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