There are 4 ways to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 4m$63–99Drive 73.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Moreno Valley to Encinitascar 73.8 mi
1h 30m$14–20Line 19 bus, line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp to Perris Transit Centerbus 19
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourthbus 30
- Take the bus from Perris to Escondidobus
6h 56m$32–54Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 1m$16–28
Moreno Valley to Encinitas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Moreno Valley to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Perris Transit Center, Perris, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Moreno Valley to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Moreno Valley and Encinitas is 119 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas, including transfers.
Moreno Valley to Encinitas bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp station.
Moreno Valley to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and line 30 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Moreno Valley to Hwy 101 & K St via Riverside - Downtown, Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp to Hwy 101 & K St via Perris Transit Center, Wilkerson & Fourth, Perris, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Moreno Valley to Encinitas bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Perris Transit Center station.
Moreno Valley to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moreno Valley to Encinitas is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Moreno Valley to Encinitas.
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