What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Cucamonga and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Encinitas is 144 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas bus from?

Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas bus arrive?

Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Can I drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m
$40–51
Drive 94.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitascar 94.7 mi
1h 46m
$18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 51m
Line 66 bus, line 14 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardinobus 14 / ...
3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 22m
$19–27

Rancho Cucamonga to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Hwy 101 & Cliff St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 51m.

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