There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Encinitas by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
5h 41mDrive 105 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Encinitas105 mi
2h$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
6h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Encinitas is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $28.
The distance between Palm Springs and Encinitas is 166 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Palm Springs to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Encinitas is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Palm Springs to Encinitas.
There are 972+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 31m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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