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

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Ontario to Encinitas?

The distance between Ontario and Encinitas is 128 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ontario to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ontario to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Encinitas bus from?

Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.

Train or bus from Ontario to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Ontario to Encinitas bus arrive?

Ontario to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Encinitas is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ontario to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Ontario to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ontario 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
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 20m
$31–38
Line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
6h 32m
$16–34
Drive 88.6 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to Encinitas88.6 mi
1h 37m
$17–24
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 31m
$40–51
Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
6h 46m
$18–55

Ontario to Encinitas by bus and train

14Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ontario to Encinitas.

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Hwy 101 & K St via Riverside, Riverside - Downtown, Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Hwy 101 & K St via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 46m.

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