There are 3 ways to get from Oxnard to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 56m$45–100Drive 155.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Encinitascar 155.3 mi
2h 49m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Anabus Lxus 3103
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
7h 2m$40–60
Oxnard to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Encinitas is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Oxnard and Encinitas is 172 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Oxnard to Encinitas, including transfers.
Oxnard to Encinitas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Oxnard to Encinitas bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Oxnard to Encinitas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Encinitas is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Oxnard to Encinitas.
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