There are 3 ways to get from Ojai to Encinitas by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 2m$125–184Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Encinitascar 177.9 mi
3h 14m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 35m$44–102
Ojai to Encinitas by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Encinitas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Encinitas is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ojai and Encinitas is 197 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Encinitas without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 6h 2m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Ojai to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Encinitas is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ojai to Encinitas.
There are 884+ 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 & K St via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 2m.
- 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
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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