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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Encinitas is 206 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Encinitas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Encinitas is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Santa Barbara to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Santa Barbara to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 53m
$48–127
Drive 190.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Encinitas190.2 mi
3h 21m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 3m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Station
4h 34m
$52–359

Santa Barbara to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 3m.

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