What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Ana and Encinitas is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Encinitas without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $23 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Encinitas bus from?

Santa Ana to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $23 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $13 - $45 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Encinitas is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Santa Ana to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Santa Ana to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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 Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
1h 42m
$23–27
Drive 64.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Encinitas64.5 mi
1h 9m
$12–17
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to OceansideLos Angeles
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
2h 17m
$13–44
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to OceansidePacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
2h 20m
$12–22

Santa Ana to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–22 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Hwy 101 & K St via Oceanside and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 17m.

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