There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 21m$42–70Drive 102.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Mirage to Encinitascar 102.6 mi
2h 15m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
8h 11m$50–82
Rancho Mirage to Encinitas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Rancho Mirage and Encinitas is 182 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Mirage to Encinitas is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rancho Mirage to Encinitas.
There are 1061+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Rancho Mirage, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 & Rancho Las Palmas to Hwy 101 & K St via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 8h 11m.
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
- $13–35
- 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
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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
- $9–17
- 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
- $13–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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