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.

How far is it from Santa Clarita to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Clarita and Encinitas is 132 miles. The road distance is 127.7 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 29m and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas, including transfers.

Train or bus from Santa Clarita to Encinitas?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.

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 1065+ 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), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 StationAV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 29m
$38–48
Drive 127 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Encinitas127 mi
2h 17m
$24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union StationAV Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
6h 35m
$32–73

Santa Clarita to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Clarita to Encinitas.

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Newhall 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 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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