There are 3 ways to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 58m$77–90Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Beach to Encinitas58.9 mi
1h 14m$11–16Line 55 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Th55
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 35m$15–28
Newport Beach to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16.
The distance between Newport Beach and Encinitas is 79 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $75 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Encinitas is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Newport Beach to Encinitas.
There are 1029+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–22 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










