There are 4 ways to get from Silver Lake 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 StationPacific Surfliner
4h 5m$35–43Drive 99 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Lake to Encinitas99 mi
1h 46m$19–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50mTrain, line 101 bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St101
4h 51m$19–27
Silver Lake to Encinitas by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Lake to Encinitas is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Lake to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Lake to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Sunset / Descanso and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Silver Lake and Encinitas is 109 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Lake to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Silver Lake to Encinitas, including transfers.
Silver Lake to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Silver Lake to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
Silver Lake to Encinitas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Lake to Encinitas is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Silver Lake to Encinitas.
What companies run services between Silver Lake, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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
- $29–34
- 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
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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