There are 4 ways to get from Ojai to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union StationVC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 52m$126–154Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Encinitas177.9 mi
3h 13m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CALax Linq
7h 58m$118–178Line 16 bus, line 6 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall16
- Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otc6
- Take the train from Oxnard to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
8h 30m$38–116
Ojai to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Encinitas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Encinitas is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ojai and Encinitas is 195 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Ojai to Encinitas, including transfers.
The best way to get from Ojai to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 7h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Encinitas is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Ojai to Encinitas.
There are 1029+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to Hwy 101 & K St via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Ventura, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 58m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
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
Train from Oxnard to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- gctd.org
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
Bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $0
- Adults 19 - 64
- $0
- 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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