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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Encinitasby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 32m
    $34–42
  2. Train, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    5h 15m
    $19–27
  3. Line 422 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 27m
  4. Drive 111 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Encinitascar car 111 mi
    2h
    $21–30

Sherman Oaks to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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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.

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