What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas is to line 33 bus and train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Encinitas is 120 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica Pier and Encinitas?

Encinitas is 2h behind Santa Monica Pier. It is currently 2:12 AM in Santa Monica Pier and 12:12 AM in Encinitas.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 870+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 35m
$35–43
Line 33 bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 48m
$16–24
Line 33 bus, train, line 101 bus via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 41m
$32–38
Drive 107.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Encinitascar 107.5 mi
1h 59m
$20–29
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m

Santa Monica Pier to Encinitas by foot, tram, subway, train, and bus

77Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Hwy 101 & K St via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 43m.

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