What is the cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Newport Beach and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Placentia-17Th and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

The distance between Newport Beach and Encinitas is 82 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

How do I travel from Newport Beach to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport Beach to Encinitas bus from?

Newport Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Placentia-17Th station.

Train or bus from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Newport Beach to Encinitas bus arrive?

Newport Beach to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.

Can I drive from Newport Beach to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Encinitas is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Newport Beach to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Newport Beach to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 55 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 10m
$63–94
Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport Beach to Encinitascar 58.9 mi
1h 15m
$11–16
Line 55 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 35m
$15–22
Line 55 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
4h 48m
$14–25
Line 47 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Balboa-35Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 47
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 13m
$14–21

Newport Beach to Encinitas by bus and train

119Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Newport Beach to Encinitas.

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 48m.

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