What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to line 240 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Lindley / Parthenia and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Northridge to Encinitas?

The distance between Northridge and Encinitas is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

How do I travel from Northridge to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Northridge to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Northridge to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Encinitas bus from?

Northridge to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.

Train or bus from Northridge to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Northridge to Encinitas is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Northridge to Encinitas bus arrive?

Northridge to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.

Can I drive from Northridge to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Encinitas is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Northridge to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Northridge to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Northridge to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 49m
$38–82
Line 240 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
6h 2m
$18–26
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 31m
$56–105
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to Encinitascar 119.2 mi
2h 13m
$22–32

Northridge to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Hwy 101 & K St via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 31m.

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