There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas by train (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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 34m$35–136Train, 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 14m$19–27Drive 111.8 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Encinitascar 111.8 mi
2h 2m$21–30
Van Nuys to Encinitas by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas is to train and line 101 bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Van Nuys and Encinitas is 121 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Van Nuys to Encinitas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Encinitas is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Van Nuys to Encinitas.
There are 913+ hotels available in Encinitas.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Encinitas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- 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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