There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 32m$34–42Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 15m$19–27Line 422 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27mDrive 111 mi
- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Encinitascar 111 mi
2h$21–30
Sherman Oaks to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Encinitas is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 422 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.
Sherman Oaks to Encinitas bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Encinitas is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Hwy 101 & K St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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