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

The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Encinitas is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placentia to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Placentia and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Kraemer-Chapman and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Placentia to Encinitas?

The distance between Placentia and Encinitas is 77 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placentia to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $32.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Placentia to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placentia to Encinitas bus from?

Placentia to Encinitas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Kraemer-Chapman station.

Train or bus from Placentia to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Placentia to Encinitas is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $26 - $32. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Placentia to Encinitas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Placentia to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Encinitas is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Placentia to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Placentia to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Placentia to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 2m
$26–31
Train, line 101 bus via Orange
cheapest
1. Take the train from Orange to OceansideOC Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 52m
$13–20
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Placentia to Encinitas73.2 mi
1h 18m
$14–20
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to OceansidePacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
3h 45m
$14–30
Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Kraemer-Chapman 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
4h 2m
$15–47

Placentia to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–27 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kraemer-Chapman to Hwy 101 & K St via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 2m.

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