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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clarita and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Santa Clarita to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Clarita and Encinitas is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas, including transfers.

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

Santa Clarita to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Clarita to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Santa Clarita to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Clarita to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Santa Clarita to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Encinitas is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Santa Clarita to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Encinitas.

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

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

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 Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$32–71
Drive 127 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Encinitascar 127 mi
2h 17m
$24–34
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
6h 35m
$27–50
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 38m
$62–117

Santa Clarita to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Newhall to Hwy 101 & K St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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