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 $14 - $22 and takes 1h 38m.

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 38m and costs $14 - $22.

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.

Is there a direct train between Ontario and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Ontario to Encinitas?

The distance between Ontario and Encinitas is 142 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 6h 6m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Encinitas train from?

Ontario to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.

Train or bus from Ontario to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Ontario to Encinitas is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $16 - $29 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.

Where does the Ontario to Encinitas train arrive?

Ontario to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Encinitas is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ontario to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 962+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Ontario to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 6m
$67–109
Drive 88.6 mi
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1. Drive from Ontario to Encinitascar 88.6 mi
1h 38m
$15–22
Line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
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
6h 36m
$16–28
Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
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
6h 46m
$16–29

Ontario to Encinitas by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 6m. 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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