There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 43m$28–64Train, 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$18–26Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 12m$56–105Drive 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 train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 15m.
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 Burbank / Van Nuys and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via 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 5h 12m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Encinitas is 124 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 43m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $27 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 12m.
Sherman Oaks to Encinitas bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal 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 $22–55 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Hwy 101 & K St via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 12m.
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
- $22–55
- 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
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 866-435-9529
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- 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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