There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Encinitas by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m$65–101Drive 91.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Encinitascar 91.1 mi
1h 42m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 8mTrain, line 101 bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
5h 21m$16–25Line 59 bus, train, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus 101
6h 36m$16–28
Upland to Encinitas by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Encinitas is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Encinitas is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Upland and Encinitas is 142 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Upland to Encinitas, including transfers.
Upland to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Upland to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Encinitas is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Hwy 101 & K St via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue to Hwy 101 & K St via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Upland to Encinitas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Upland to Encinitas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Encinitas is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Upland to Encinitas.
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